Jazz Hold Off Rockets to Take 2-0 Series Lead

Rafer Alston sat out once again with a strained right hamstring, which forced Rockets Tracy McGrady to shoulder the load.

Deron Williams led the way for the Jazz with 22 points. Photo courtesy: Utah Jazz/NBA

HOUSTON - Kyle Korver made only one field goal on Monday night, but it was a big one.

With 20.2 seconds left to play and his Jazz up just three, Korver hit an improbable one-handed floater to beat the shot-clock and seal the 90-84 victory for Utah.

Deron Williams led the way for the Jazz with 22 points and Mehmet Okur added 16 points and 16 rebounds in the win.

Rafer Alston sat out once again with a strained right hamstring, which forced Tracy McGrady to shoulder the load. McGrady put on a wonderful performance, falling just shy of a triple-double; he finished with a game-high 23 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists in the loss.

Carrying a 2-0 series lead back to Utah, the Jazz have to feel good about their chances of advancing. The next two games will be played in Utah where the Jazz are an NBA-best 37-4 this season. Game 3 is set for Thursday at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

Source: NBA.com

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