Linas Kleiza scored 10 of his 25 points in the two overtimes Wednesday night, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 111-106 victory over the Utah Jazz.
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The First: Jazz 32, Raptors 23
The Jazz own a 9-8 lead when Devin Harris’ three-point play triggers a 19-4 run. During the 41/2-minute stretch, Toronto converts two of 12 possessions. Harris finishes with 12 points and four assists.
The Second: Jazz 50, Raptors 50
After closing the first quarter on a 9-0 run, Toronto makes it 40-38 behind the play of Kleiza and Leandro Barbosa. It’s 48-44 when the Raptors score six straight points and take their first lead.
The Third: Jazz 75, Raptors 69
Gordon Hayward’s basket and two assists highlight an 8-2 run that gives Utah a 71-64 lead. The Jazz fail to convert their next four possessions but stay in front on two Enes Kanter baskets.
The fourth: Jazz 90, Raptors 90
The Jazz are nursing a 76-71 lead when C.J. Miles scores six points in just over one minute. It’s 82-73 with 7:26 left when the Jazz inexplicably leave Kleiza alone. His 3 keeps Toronto alive.
The first overtime: Jazz 100, Raptors 100
Toronto jumps to a 95-90 lead before Hayward’s offensive rebound and steal enable Utah to stay close. Paul Millsap’s 3-pointer ties it with three seconds left.
The second overtime: Raptors 111, Jazz 106
The Jazz lead, 103-102, before Jose Calderon caps a 7-0 run by Toronto with a 30-foot 3-pointer that barely beats the shot clock. In the final minute, Harris misses three free throws.
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