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Trey Lyles outplays former Kentucky teammate Devin Booker in Jazz victory

Utah Jazz's Trey Lyles (41) dribbles past Phoenix Suns' Jon Leuer, rear, and Chase Budinger (10) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 17, 2016, in Salt Lake City. The Jazz won 103-69. (AP Photo/Kim Raff)

Trey Lyles and Devin Booker were teammates for the talented Kentucky team that sent four players to the NBA lottery last summer, and Lyles got the better of Booker in Utah's 103-69 victory Thursday night.

“I have the confidence to shoot it and my teammates have the confidence to give me the ball.”

SALT LAKE CITY – A year ago at this time, Trey Lyles and Devin Booker were teammates, helping their unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats team get started in the NCAA Tournament, one that ended with a disappointing loss to Wisconsin in the Final Four.