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Evans' double-double helps Jazz rout Warriors 101-78

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Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward (20) defends Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) in the second quarter during an NBA preseason basketball game Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (The Associated Press)

Utah Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin points during an NBA preseason basketball game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2013, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) (The Associated Press)

Jeremy Evans scored 12 points and had 13 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz rout the Golden State Warriors 101-78 in an exhibition Tuesday night.

John Lucas, signed as a mentor for rookie Trey Burke, showed he can score if required, scoring 12 points of his 16 points in the second quarter as Utah built an 18-point lead.

Derrick Favors had 10 points and 14 rebounds, Alec Burks had 14 points and Burke added 12 points.

Free agent acquisition Marreese Speights led the Warriors with 13 points. Stephen Curry and David Lee each had 10 points for Golden State.