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Bell lifts Jazz past Pistons, 102-97

"The Jazz's Raja Bell made one 3-point shot Monday night against Detroit.

Teammate Paul Millsap handed out exactly two assists.

But their timing was impeccable.

Bell buried the go-ahead 3-pointer off a pass from Millsap with 50.7 seconds left, helping Utah to a 102-97 victory over Detroit at EnergySolutions Arena.

The game was tied 95-95 when Millsap faked a jumper, drove toward the basket, drew the defense and kicked the ball back to Bell.

His 3-pointer gave the Jazz a 98-95 lead.

"I had an open shot," Millsap said. "But somebody jumped out on me and I tried to attack the basket.

"I drew a few people. They all collapsed in the lane and I saw Raja was wide open, so I threw it to him."

Bell, who missed his first two attempts of the game, didn't make any mistakes with his third 3-point shot.

"Paul just made a good pass," he said. "I was open. He made a strong move to the bucket and I saw my man slip down in there."

For Bell, it was just another day in his office.

"That's kind of what I do - hang out by the 3-point line," he said. "I'd missed a few early in the game but I had a feeling I was going to get another look at one.""


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