Utah -- which has won four of its last five games -- had five players in double figures, including Deron Williams who had 21 points, six assists and three steals. Ronnie Brewer scored 15, Mehmet Okur had 14 and Paul Millsap scored 12 for Utah, which shot 60.8 percent from the field overall.
Luol Deng had 26 points and eight rebounds, Derrick Rose scored 19 and James Johnson had 10 for the Bulls, who have lost four of their last five -- all on the road.
The Jazz were in command all the way, leading 28-22 after one quarter and riding an 8-1 run at the end of the second to take a 57-40 lead at the half.
Utah went on an 8-0 spree in the fourth to go up by 23, and then increased that lead to 99-74 with 5 minutes left to play.
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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