NBA: Utah 101, Oklahoma City 94

OKLAHOMA CITY, March 20 (UPI) -- Deron Williams scored 24 points with 11 assists Friday, sending the Utah Jazz to a 101-94 decision over Oklahoma City.

The Jazz built a seven-point halftime lead and held at least that margin throughout most of the final two quarters.

Carlos Boozer contributed 15 points and nine rebounds in Utah's second straight win following a three-game skid. Utah played the second half without forward Mehmet Okur, who was poked in the eye in the second quarter.

Kevin Durant led Oklahoma City with 24 points and 12 rebounds. The Thunder lost for the fourth time in five games.

Oklahoma City closed within 97-92 with 32 seconds to play, but Utah came through at the foul line to secure the victory.