Utah Dances Past Denver in OT

Jazz run winning-streak to 10 games, increase division lead over Nuggets
By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff
Posted Feb 7, 2008 1:09 AM CST
Utah Dances Past Denver in OT
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, right, reaches out to block a shot by Denver Nuggets forward CArmelo Anthony (15) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)   (Associated Press)

Deron Williams buried a long 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining to pull the Utah Jazz even with the Denver Nuggets at 106 and force overtime. Kyle Korver had six of his 27 points in the extra period, including four clutch free throws in the final 20 seconds to seal a 118-115 Utah victory, according to the Associated Press.

The Jazz have now won 10 in a row and 16 of their last 18 games. The win extends Utah's lead over Denver in the Northwest Division to two games. Allen Iverson led the Nuggets with 34 points and also dished 10 assists. Carmelo Anthony pitched in 29 of his own to go along with 8 rebounds in the loss. (More basketball stories.)

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