Photo Martin breaks out of shooting slump in Kings loss to Jazz

By Ben Schneider

January 29, 2010
Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson, right, reacts after fouling out of their NBA game against the Utah Jazz, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 in Salt Lake City. The Jazz defeated the Kings 101-94. (AP Photo)
 



Paul Millsap tied career highs with 32 points and seven assists while pulling down a season-best 14 rebounds, as the Utah Jazz fended off the Sacramento Kings, 101-94, at EnergySolutions Arena.

Andrei Kirilenko added 18 points and seven rebounds for the Jazz, who have won five in a row overall and seven straight as the host. Sundiata Gaines and C.J. Miles each finished with 12 points off the bench while Mehmet Okur donated 11 points and five rebounds for Utah, which was without guard Deron Williams (personal) and forward Carlos Boozer (calf).

Kevin Martin tallied 33 points and seven rebounds for the Kings, who have dropped nine in a row on the road to fall to 3-20 away from home on the year. Tyreke Evans finished with 25 points and six assists for Sacramento, which was coming off a 99-96 victory over Golden State on Tuesday.

The Kings won the first meeting here on Nov. 7, 104-9 which was just one of just three road wins for Sacramento this season. The Jazz honored longtime broadcaster Hot Rod Hundley with a halftime ceremony and named the press room at Energy Solutions Arena for him.

 

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