Jefferson leads Jazz over Bobcats

Charlotte, NC – Al Jefferson scored 31 points and pulled down 93 victory over the Bobcats in a battle of last place teams.

Paul Millsap chipped in 16 points and Derrick Favors had 14 off the bench for the Jazz, who may sit in the basement of the Northwest Division but have won four of their last five to pull even at 19-19.

Charlotte, trying to win back-to-back games for the first time this season, was led by Corey Maggette's 25 points. Kemba Walker added 19 points and fellow reserve Byron Mullens netted 16 in defeat.