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Show Davis County Clipper 1997 page A9 Friday January 31, Jazz spot Nuggets Randy Hendricks Sports Writer As far as Denver coach Dick Motta is concerned, NBA games are about 24 minutes too long "Its the same old bugaboos, he said Tuesday night after his team blew yet another first half lead to the Utah Jazz. at half, then win 8 They execute better than any team in the league, said Motta of the Jazz "And theyve lost two games here all season We have to play perfect to have a chance I said reminiscent of the game these two teams played in the Delta Center Nov 27. In that game Denver held a 34 point lead at halttime, but the Jazz scored 71 second halt points to win by four, an NBA record tor the that before the game The Nuggets were good, but not nearly perfect enough to upend the surging Jazz. Although not nearly as dramatic, Tuesdays Jazz win was nonetheless biggest comeback in history Tuesday night Denver was up by just eight at the intermission but the Jazz again scored 71 second halt 5 points and w on b It was Itah s seventh straight win at home, its tonrth overall and its seventh vietorv in the last eight games W ith the win the Jazz record while Denvei improved to 30-- 13 diopped to 12-31 Jaz Tuesday, Jan. 28 1 14, Denver Nuggets 99 We had to get going We could wail lo the end ol the came, said JeU Hoinacek ot the la thud period rallv whidi saw them outscore Denvei 38 22 in the period It any ('lie could addiess the sub-col getting going in the thud it was Hornacek Playing the entire period he pul up eight shots and hit si ot them He was perfect Horn three point range hitting lout ot tout In tact his only misses ot the night seemed to tome on lav ups He finished the game with live assists, three rebounds, four steals and a nd he still look time blocked shot to shake hands and sign autociaphs foi lumoi Jaz placets alts the game lo sav he s in he groove might be an undeistitemi.nl He's avei aging ovci 20 points pet gams ovei the last live was hittinu pieitv well,' he said fucpl toi lav ups Hopettillv that w ill some ' With lout ihiec pomtcis and 17 points horn lloinacck and anothei two thtee point buckets and It) points from Btvon Russell, the fuzz caught the Nueeets at tils ti 48 mark of the third on a 2s foot umpei hv Hoinussk that made the ssoie and a hlosk bv Gieg 6 Osteitag, a Hoinacek n. bound and a Russell Iasi bieak lav up stave the Jazz a five point lead the at the 6 (18 maik when a time out slopped the action When ills sjuartei eiuled. die Jazz lead was eiehi. and although the Nuggets cut it bask lo a lilies point ni u gin with about six md a halt minutes to go in the cams, the Jazz weie in contiol lo the end ol the s oiliest 'We slid a good oh on K till said Motta But Malone tonight you can t let Ins plavmates heal you Denvei placed without Brv ml m the Stull, who ssoted November game, hut got a stiong game of the bench from Dale Ills to complement big nights by LaPhonso f s and Maik Jackson Jackson finished with a triple double ol 20 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds But the Nuggets had 18 tumoveis which the lazz convened lo 18 points n t Eagles rally, but Davis prevails Doug Lang Sports Writer SALT LAKE CITY What at first looked to be a yawner, found the Davis Darts holding on for dear life as they nipped the Skyline Eagles for a big Region 2 win in a 8 battle. "That is a good basketball tarn, 61-5- Registration for ski school Feb. 1 Registration for Davis County School's second session will be held Saturday, Feb from 10 am to 6 p m. at Davis County Smiths Food Stores in Bountiful, Ski 1 Farmington, Layton and Sunset The school is held at Snowbasin and Nordic Valley The second second session will begin Feb 8 and run on consecutive Saturdays until March 15 Buses leave at 7 30 a m. from the following pick-u- p points. South Davis Jr. High, Bountiful High, Bountiful Jr. High, Centerville Jr said Davis head coach Jay Welk alter his team came away with the win in an always tough Eagles' 12 which gave the Eagles a chance to ev en the score Junior guard Brad Barton said that they have to step up and hit had not seen them play all year was impressed how active they were off the bench They had 19 points in the first half and 39 in the second and that is a concern for me But like I told the kids I'm happy with the win At the start of the season Dan Howard seemed to be the main focus of the Darts and Welk commented "I think that we are relying too much on Dan for scoring and rebounds "I have guys that have to pick up their games and help on the boards and work harder in future games I'm excited to win the game and be in second place in the region The Darts controlled the first hall and led 9 at intermission The second half saw the Eagles pick up their game to another level The Darts had to battle the Fugles pressure and that hurt the Darts effectiveness Davis saw their lead dwindle as the Eagles gym 1 those crucial shots 1 Skyline head coach Chuilie Whiting gave Davis may kudo-- , Jay has a good program and thev are a good team Asked about the elfect Howard has lor this team would give my eye teeth toi Dan and Hollist because they are so active and big Hollist is a great scorer Davis 18 15 10 33-1- d 19, Hollist 15, Jtnstn Barton 7, 1 hatker 5, Ma 4 1 olals 22 1113 61 Ihrte point shots (Hollist 2. Jensen 2, Barton Shvline- - arner 14. Palmer 12, Meager 10, Anderson 4, Deeds 2. Totals 21 58 Three point shots (tamr 2. Palnur. Terrs) 1 Skyline 39-2- 8 repeatedly sent the Darts to the line only to have Davis only connect 7- - High, School District Offices, Farmington, Kaysville Jr. High, 1 Skyline 7 12 14 full-cou- rt outscored Davis "We had chances to put the game away from the foul line and we missed They put a lot of pressuie on us and wl were able to break it. but we could not run our offense after we broke e through and that really hurt us really have to step up and hit those key shots in those key situations 1, Utah High School Hockey Layton High and Clearfield High All Nordic Valley students from the Bountiful area will depart from Bountiful Jr. High only Buses return approximately 4 30 p m All levels of ski and snowboard lessons are available. Rental equipment is available For more information call Davis County Ski School, Price for six lesson and transportation to Nordic Valley is $75 Six lesson package only is $35 y Discounted pass is $12 with your Davis Country Ski School Ticket Price for six lessons and transportation to Snowbasin is $90, six lessons package only is $45; and six transportation only is $70 Snowbasin lift pass prices are discounted for Davis Country Ski School students Day pass all lifts $23, $17; and Little Cat Day Pass is $15. i t S v- Nfi pmxK m 1 X- - $y f .vI y kV i 11 i n ,f r'i , ' If ySSSSTTSSS: s J Tip It. $ IN A ZONE: Jeff Hornacek na pressures Denver shooter during at 'o T ipsday The Jazz guard has avenged more than 20 points 1 each of the ist five games Photo by Ron Osborn a 3 451-521- 7. 'TTVl L I All-Da- Season tecoid 30 13 Nevt Saturdav, Jazz (n Dallas games Mondav Washington (" Jazz Quality Truck Accessories & more! 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