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Utah Jazz forward Stephen Howard attempts to steal the ball from Denver Nugget LaPhonso Ellis during their first playoff game in Salt Lake City. Photo by Ravell Call/Deseret News. (Submission date: 09/18/2002)
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The Utah Jazz won an exhibition game against the Denver Nuggets 108-90 to begin the shortened season.
However, Larry H. Miller found out the LaPhonso Ellis would sign with the Atlanta Hawks. The wait on Ellis cost Utah a chance to lock up Antoine Carr.