"It's always great to come out with a win, especially against talent like Jeff Green and Kevin Durant," said Jazz free agent Mukubu, a 6-foot-6 guard born in Zaire, Africa, who played at Alabama-Birmingham after transferring from Arkansas.

Mukubu took turns with Almond against Durant and Green. "They're real good, real skilled players. They cause a lot of mismatches on the floor just because they're so long and athletic and their ability to shoot the ball. Coach told us to go out and be aggressive on them. It was good team defense overall," Mukubu said.

"Coach told me to keep being aggressive on him and make him put the ball on the floor. From that point, it was just the teamwork. I had great help. I just want him to put the ball on the floor in an uncomfortable position and take a tough shot."

The Jazz played the game without second-year men Ronnie Brewer (hamstring and ankle problems) and Rafael Araujo (groin strain/adductor tendinitis).

The Revue takes today off, and play resumes Wednesday with three games, the Jazz meeting Atlanta at 7 p.m.

BULLS 85, HAWKS 79: A 31-16 advantage in the third quarter, behind eight points from forward Aaron Gray and seven from Justin Cage and 83 percent field-goal shooting, pulled Chicago from 11 points down at the half and staked the Bulls to their first win in the Revue. It dropped Atlanta to 2-2. Gray finished with a team-high 15 points, followed by 14 from Boo Davis off the bench. Shelden Williams of Atlanta led all scorers with 20.

SIXERS 98, SPURS 86: Philadelphia moved to 4-0 to continue to lead the Revue. Louis Williams continued scorching with 24 points, and Thadeus Young popped in 18 with Louis Amundson adding 17 and nine rebounds. James White, a second-year player, had 20 for the 1-3 Spurs, whose only win was Monday against the Jazz.

Rocky Mountain Revue

Today

No games scheduled

Thursday

Mavericks vs. Spurs, 2:15 p.m.

Sonics vs. Bulls, 4:30 p.m.

Hawks vs. Jazz, 7 p.m.

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