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Raja Bell had a season high and arguably his best game the second time around with the Utah Jazz. Raja shot 6-9 with five three balls finishing with 19 points. Bell wasn't alone in scoring, getting help from Milsap (19), Jefferson (16), Deron (17) and a game high (22) from CJ Miles. The game was back and forth in the first half, but the Jazz pulled away in the second half getting up by as much as 20. Gibson hit 7/8 three balls and brought the Cavs back in the fourth only to fall short and lose by eleven 101-90

Cj is being consistent.

Over the Month of December (ten games)  Cj is averaging 15 points, 2 assists and 3.5 rebounds a game with only one stinker in the bunch--- a five point outing against N.O earlier this week. Bolerjack talked about the green light that Sloan has given Cj and it looks and feels like he is feeling comfortable in the sixth man roll. Like great sixth man's before him he is handling the pressure of closing out games with some of the starters.

Jerry Sloan Milestone

"Sloan, Utah's coach since 1988, has matched Riley with 1,210 victories. Up next is Lenny Wilkens (1,332) and Don Nelson (1,335). During Sloan's long run, which began before Jazz rookie Gordon Hayward was born, there have been 234 coaching changes across the league." ESPN   David Locke put it in to perspective--that is 14.75 season of 82-0 which is ridiculous.

Stat of the Night

Utah Jazz are now 11-1 against the Eastern Conference this year. The only loss coming @ home against the Heat a few weeks back.

What the Cavs are saying.

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