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NBA: Washington 108, Utah 101

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Published: Jan. 17, 2011 at 3:53 PM

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (UPI) -- Andray Blatche scored 21 points and John Wall added 19 for Washington Monday and the Wizards hung on for a 108-101 win over Utah.

Blatche added 11 rebounds and rookie Wall dished off a career-high 15 assists for the Wizards, who held off a late Utah charge for their third win in four games.

Al Jefferson tipped in a basket and Andrei Kirilenko added a free throw with 1:25 remaining to pull the Jazz to within three points at 101-98, but Nick Young responded with a key 3-pointer.

Deron Williams struck for 28 points and 11 assists. Jefferson added 25 points and 10 rebounds as Utah's three-game winning streak was snapped.

Topics: Al Jefferson, Andrei Kirilenko, Deron Williams, John Wall, Nick Young
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