Hayward and Paul Millsap. Corbin has hinted, however, that he might tweak his rotation. It’s possible he will try to find more minutes for rookie Alex Burks, who scored 19 points in 33 minutes in the last two games against New Orleans and Oklahoma City.

It did not get much better in the second half, as the Jazz finished 35.6 (32-90) and 23.1 (3-13) percent in those same categories. Take away Raja Bell’s 3-6 performance, the Jazz wings of Gordon Hayward, Josh Howard, and C.J. Miles combined to go just...

City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, center, collides with Utah Jazz guard Earl Watson (11) as he goes up for a shot past Jazz forward Josh Howard (8) in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. (AP Photo/Sue...

Updated: 10:40 PM Associated Press This story also appears on the following websites... Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant, center, collides with Utah Jazz guard Earl Watson (11) as he goes up for a shot past Jazz forward Josh Howard (8) in the...

Pierce had just 9 points in 37 minutes and he didn’t contribute much else outside of his 4 steals. He finished 4-10 from the field and had 1 board and 2 assists. 3. Brandon Knight-Det: Knight shot 1-9 from teh field with just 2 assists, a rebound, a...

(AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson) Compiled by E-N NBA beat writer Mike Monroe, through Friday (last week’s rank in parentheses): 1. Thunder (1): Their conference-best record already has locked up All-Star head coaching spot for Scott Brooks. 3. Heat (3):...

He does Derek Fisher, Ben Wallace (whose “afro is nothing compared to” Lin’s), Josh Howard (who “wears his headband jewish style… very very loosely”), and Brian Grant (who wears it “girl style”). Maybe you’re tempted to think less of Lin for this (but...

AP Photo Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, right, takes control of a loose ball against Utah Jazz forward Josh Howard, left, during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo Oklahoma City...

Al Jefferson, right, as teammate Paul Millsap, rear, helps defend during the first half of their NBA basketball game in Salt Lake City, Friday, Feb. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steve C. Wilson) — AP Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden, right, takes control...

This is my biggest fear as a Jazz fan. We are nothing more than a 7-8 seed at our best and yet our worst is probably a pick in the 10-14 range which knowing our organization will result in another guy on the pine. Look Raja has played better recently...

Utah Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward, at left, tries to block as Utah Jazz point guard Earl Watson fouls Kobe Bryant of LA. The bench made a huge difference in this game, which also ended a two-game losing skid against L.A. this season. Josh Howard...

Jazz guard Alec Burks (10) passes away from Golden State Warriors' Jeremy Tyler during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)Utah Jazz forward Josh Howard scores against the Golden State...

(AP Photo/Ben Margot) — AP Utah Jazz guard Alec Burks (10) passes away from Golden State Warriors' Jeremy Tyler during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) — AP Utah Jazz forward Josh...

NOTES: Clippers F Caron Butler did not play because of a sore lower back. Ryan Gomes started in his place but did not score. He finished with 19 points.

LAKE CITY — With Rim Enemy No. 1 Blake Griffin in town, the conversation turned to — go figure — slam-dunks. Even Josh Howard, who doesn't usually talk up opponents' highlights, was impressed by the Clipper forward's jaw-dropping throwdown on Thunder...

Perkins. What did Paul Millsap think of Griffin’s dunk? "What everybody else thinks," he said, laughing. "It was amazing, the courage he showed to even try something like that." The Jazz play Griffin and the Clippers on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at...

Blazers, 93-89. Paul Millsap finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds for the Jazz, who came back from an 11-point second-half deficit despite being without injured starters Al Jefferson (ankle) and Raja Bell (right adductor). C.J. Miles chipped in 15...

FORWARDS: Paul Millsap was another player who greatly improved after halftime. He finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds, and his turnaround jumper with 1:43 remaining put Utah up 89-84. Josh Howard was OK in his first start of the season, finishing...

Gordon Hayward, who started 0 of 8 from the field, grabbed the rebound of Miles' miss and sank a pair of foul shots for the final margin.Hayward finished with 12 points. Josh Howard had 11 points and seven rebounds in his first start for the Jazz.The...