Jazz seek road win against NBA-best Bulls


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CHICAGO -- It’s time to move on.

“We’ve got to let this go,” Jazz power forward Paul Millsap said to the Associated Press after Utah’s 104-91 loss to Philadelphia on Friday. “We can’t feel sorry for ourselves.”

With their two-game winning streak on the line, the Jazz shot a paltry 40 percent , while the host Sixers scorched the nets at 52 percent. Thaddeus Young and Lou Williams came off the bench to score 21 apiece, while Evan Turner scored 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and dished out six assists. Andre Igoudala added 10 points and 10 assists.

Jazz center Al Jefferson, who finished with 14 points and six rebounds, told the Deseret News that games where the team is off sometimes happen.

Utah Jazz's C.J. Miles, top, collides with 
Philadelphia 76ers' Evan Turner while chasing a 
loose ball. Philadelphia won 104-91. (AP 
Photo/Matt Slocum)
Utah Jazz's C.J. Miles, top, collides with Philadelphia 76ers' Evan Turner while chasing a loose ball. Philadelphia won 104-91. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

"Nobody made shots tonight from 1 through 5, even the bench. Nobody was making no shots. Nights like that happen. It could have been against some kids at the park. If you ain't making shots, you ain't making shots, and I think that was the case tonight."

The Jazz (19-20) will get their opportunity to put Friday’s disappointing loss behind them as they head to Chicago to face the NBA-best Bulls (33-9) tonight.

Not only are the Jazz looking to get a win at a tough place to play (the Bulls are 15-3 at the United Center), they’re going to have to do it against some familiar faces.

Carlos Boozer, Ronnie Brewer and Kyle Korver all spent time in a Jazz uniform. Boozer played six seasons with the Jazz, Brewer four and Korver three.

Boozer, who was going to leave via free agency, was traded to the Bulls for a trade exceptionm which was used later with Minnesota in the Al Jefferson deal. Brewer was traded to Memphis for a first-round pick at the trade deadline during the 09-10 season. Brewer played five games for Memphis before getting injured and sitting out for the remainder of the season. Following that season, Brewer signed with the Bulls. And Korver signed with the Bulls as a free agent after the 09-10 season.

Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (5) puts up a shot 
against Milwaukee Bucks' Drew Gooden. (AP 
Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Chicago Bulls' Carlos Boozer (5) puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks' Drew Gooden. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Boozer is second on the Bulls in scoring at 15.5 points and second in rebounds at 8.1. Brewer is averaging 7.6 points per game in 26 minutes per game, while Korver averages 7.4 points per game in 22 minutes. Korver, who is known for his 3-point shooting, is 69 of 168 from behind the arc for 41 percent this season. His career-best mark came with the Jazz during 09-10 campaign, when he shot 53.6 percent.

Since joining the Bulls, Boozer, Brewer and Korver have all played fewer minutes and are averaging fewer points than during their stays with Jazz.

The Jazz, who were swept by the Bulls last season, are not lost on the importance of this game.

"It's a game that we've got to win. We've got to go in and play to win," Jefferson said. "We know they're a great team, one of the top teams in the NBA. We've just got to go in there and play like we want this game."

The game takes place at 6 p.m. at the United Center in Chicago and will be televised on Root Sports.

Jarrod is a freelance writer who writes Jazz previews for KSL.com You can follow Jarrod Hiatt on Twitter at @jarrodhiatt.

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