Utah trails UCLA at halftime, 36-21

LOS ANGELES — Joshua Smith scored nine points and David Wear added seven as UCLA built a 36-21 halftime lead over Utah Thursday night at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

Chris Hines topped the Utes with eight points.

Utah's first three baskets came from beyond the arc. Hines hit two of the 3-pointers, while Dijon Farr had the other. The shots allowed the Utes to overcome an early deficit and even things up at 9-9.

An exchange of scores followed before UCLA reeled off six straight points to take a 19-13 advantage with 12:27 left to play in the half.

Utah never drew closer than four the rest of the way.

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