The Utah Jazz overcame a 15-point 1st quarter, a 35-point 1st half and a 47-35 halftime deficit as they defeated the Bucks 91 to 90 tonight, as the Bucks have lost 3 of their last 5 games. Jazz forward Andrei 'AK47' Kirilenko gunned down Milwaukee with 25 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 steals, making 7 of 14 field goals and 11 of his 15 free throws. Center Mehmet Okur had 17 points and 6 rebounds while rookie guard Deron Williams had 14 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the winners. The loss spoiled a great performance by Michael Redd, who had a game high 38 points and 7 rebounds. Bobby Simmons had 19 points and 6 rebounds while 7'1" rookie forward Philip Fitzpatrick had 11 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 blocks. However, Fightin' Fitzie almost won the game on the final play. Fitzie had the last possession, but my dice roll came up 'D-8', I checked the Utah defense card, and it came up 'O' (It was not an open shot). And Utah came back to win 91-90. It was so depressing for Fitz to miss the game-winner, especially when tonight was his wife's 23rd birthday, and Erin felt sorry for him, and she watched the game from their apartment (she is expected to have triplets in June). However, they celebrated at home despite the loss with a great dinner at home. And on Tuesday, December 20, Philip will celebrate his 23rd birthday as the Bucks host the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs at the Bradley Center. I hope the Bucks can win one for Fightin' Fitzie!
Jazz 91, Bucks 90
top scorers: Andrei Kirilenko 25 Michael Redd 38
top rebounders: Andrei Kirilenko 10 Philip Fitzpatrick 11
By the way, the Milwaukee Bucks are 13-8 so far this season.
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