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Utah Jazz fend off a Miami Heat late run, beat world champions 104-97

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By Whitney O'Bannon, Deseret News

Published: Monday, Jan. 14 2013 9:50 p.m. MST

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Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) shoots past Utah Jazz point guard Randy Foye (8) as the Utah Jazz defeat the Miami Heat 104-97 as they play NBA basketball Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, in Salt Lake City.

Tom Smart, Deseret News

Summary

With a Gordon Hayward fade-away and forcing Lebron James into a turnover in the waning seconds, Utah fended off the surging Heat to win 104-97.

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Miami had an exponential fourth quarter run when it cut the Utah Jazz's 21-point lead to just four.

With a Gordon Hayward fade-away and the Jazz forcing Lebron James into a turnover in the waning seconds, Utah fended off the surging Heat to win 104-97.

The Jazz were led by Hayward and Al Jefferson, who finished with 22 and 23 points respectively.

James had 32 points and six assists in the game for the Heat. Dwayne Wade only finished with 11 points after getting in early foul trouble.

Utah out-rebounded Miami 40-23, pulling down 13 offensive rebounds.

Full recap coming soon.

Whitney O'Bannon is currently a new media sports intern for the Deseret News.

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Dustin
Idaho Falls, ID

What an incredible win by the Jazz. They really took control of the game, and kept Miami on their heels most of the time. Ray Allen should be fined for hitting Hayward in the face so many times. I wonder what goes on behind the scenes with DeMarre More..

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