"There's a lot more to playing basketball than scoring points," Sloan said. "But some people think that's all there is to it."

HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Jazz went into Wednesday's game fully healthy.

Point guard Jason Hart, who missed Utah's previous six games due to a bulging disc and lower-back inflammation, played for the first time since a Jan. 25 game against Sacramento. He resumed his backup role behind starter Deron Williams, logging seven minutes.

After missing practice Tuesday, both Kirilenko and backup center Jarron Collins also played.

Kirilenko missed Monday's win over New Orleans due to flulike symptoms. Collins, whose locker is next to Kirilenko's at EnergySolutions Arena, has been battling the same.

"My throat was red, and I couldn't really breathe good," Kirilenko said. "I was aching, dizzy. It happens — especially in the wintertime."

BARKLEY PICKS UTAH: According to mid-season predictions, Charles Barkley is TNT's only analyst who believes Utah will win the Western Conference finals.

He has the Jazz losing to Detroit in the NBA Finals.

Phoenix and San Antonio shared the other votes.

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