Final: Al Jefferson scores 30 as Utah Jazz defeat Cleveland Cavaliers

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Utah's C.J. Miles and Josh Howard try and keep the ball away from Cleveland's Anthony Parker during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Josh Howard reverses the ball and scores during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Josh Howard gets past Cleveland's Tristan Thompson during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Paul Millsap drives around Cleveland's Antawn Jamison during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah's Paul Millsap drives grabs a rebound during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's Derrick Favors drives past Cleveland's Tristan Thompson during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah's C.J. Miles holds his hand to his face after nailing a late three pointer during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah's C.J. Miles pumps his fist in the after nailing a late three pointer during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah Jazz head coach Tyron Corbin calls a play during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah's Al Jefferson looks to pass during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Cleveland's Semih Erden holds his head after being called for a foul during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah's Al Jefferson shoots over Cleveland's Anderson Varejao during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah's Devin Harris strips the ball from Cleveland's Kyrie Irving during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Harris was called for a foul on the play.

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Utah assistant coaches Jeff Hornacek and Sydney Lowe growl at the ref during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Utah's Earl Watson crashes into Cleveland's Semih Erden during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

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Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's C.J. Miles and Josh Howard try and keep the ball away from Cleveland's Anthony Parker during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Josh Howard reverses the ball and scores during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Josh Howard gets past Cleveland's Tristan Thompson during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Paul Millsap drives around Cleveland's Antawn Jamison during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Paul Millsap drives grabs a rebound during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Derrick Favors drives past Cleveland's Tristan Thompson during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's C.J. Miles holds his hand to his face after nailing a late three pointer during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's C.J. Miles pumps his fist in the after nailing a late three pointer during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz head coach Tyron Corbin calls a play during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Al Jefferson looks to pass during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Cleveland's Semih Erden holds his head after being called for a foul during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Al Jefferson shoots over Cleveland's Anderson Varejao during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Devin Harris strips the ball from Cleveland's Kyrie Irving during second half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Harris was called for a foul on the play. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah assistant coaches Jeff Hornacek and Sydney Lowe growl at the ref during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah's Earl Watson crashes into Cleveland's Semih Erden during first half action in the Jazz Cleveland game at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah Tuesday, January 10, 2012.

By Steve Luhm The Salt Lake Tribune

· January 10, 2012 6:36 pm

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2012, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

Al Jefferson scored 30 points and C.J. Miles hit the clinching three-point shot with 36 seconds remaining, leading the Utah Jazz to a 113-105 victory over Cleveland on Tuesday night at EnergySolutions Arena.

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The First: Jazz 27, Cavaliers 26

Paul Millsap picks up a quick foul, but it does not stop him. He scores 12 points in less than eight minutes and helps the Jazz keep pace with the hot-shooting Cavaliers.

The Second: Jazz 52, Cavaliers 43

The Jazz trail, 40-39, before they stop the Cavs on 10 of 11 possessions. Al Jefferson and Millsap score four points and C.J. Miles' jumper caps a 13-3 run that gives Utah a nine-point lead.

The Third: Jazz 85, Cavaliers 80

Antawn Jamison and Kyrie Irving keep the Cavs close. After Millsap draws his fourth foul, however, the Jazz counter with Al Jefferson. He scores 14 points in the foul-filled quarter.

The fourth: Jazz 113, Cavaliers 105

The Jazz hold the Cavs without a field goal for four minutes. They open a 96-87 lead. Josh Howard follows with a basket and an assist. Utah builds a 100-89 lead with 3:48 remaining.