Utah Jazz soar past Warriors, set to play Suns in home finale

MISC.: With a win tonight, Utah finishes with six more than last season — and match its total from the 2007-08 season. . . . The Jazz will honor late owner Larry H. Miller during a 22-minute halftime at tonight's game with ceremonies including a raising to the roof of EnergySolutions Arena a giant jersey with his old softball No. 9. Jazz players, however, won't be required to watch all or even any of the ceremony. "I think Larry would understand if he was here what guys have to do to get ready to play, probably as much as anybody that's never played in this league," Sloan said. . . . With would-be starter Corey Maggette out because of two sprained fingers, Golden State was down to just eight healthy players Tuesday. . . . Warriors guard Stephen Curry is a candidate for Rookie of the Year, so his father — Charlotte Bobcats broadcaster and ex-Jazz guard Dell Curry — had his vote reassigned by the NBA due to conflict of interest, the New York Times reported Tuesday.

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