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Jefferson, Bell lift Jazz over Kings 109-102 in OT

The Columbian
Published: March 5, 2011, 12:00am

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Al Jefferson scored 27 points and Raja Bell had two crucial jumpers and a steal in overtime to help the Utah Jazz hold off the Sacramento Kings 109-102 Saturday night to stop their home losing streak at seven games.

After the Jazz lost Paul Millsap to injury, Jefferson scored six points in overtime and Utah outscored the Kings 10-2 after Francisco Garcia started overtime with a 3-pointer.

Bell made the second of back-to-back jumpers with 17 seconds remaining to put the Jazz up 105-100.

DeMarcus Cousins had 18 points and 18 rebounds and Garcia returned from 21 games on the sidelines to add 18, but the Kings lost for the fourth time in their last five.

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