Game 7: Jazz 103, Rockets 99
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Carlos Boozer recorded 35 points and 14 rebounds to propel the Jazz to a Game 7 victory.
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After Tracy McGrady brought the Rockets to within two on a layup with 9.8 ticks left, Andrei Kirilenko hit two free throws to help Utah seal a 103-99 Game 7 win on Saturday and advance to the second round.

Boozer netted a game-high 35 and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead the Jazz to the second round for the first time since 2000. Deron Williams posted 20 points and 14 assists, while Mehmet Okur scored 16 and grabbed 11 boards.

McGrady, who has yet to advance past the first round of the playoffs in his 10-year career, led Houston with 29 points, 13 assists and five rebounds. Yao Ming added 29 points and six rebounds.

Utah will now face Golden State in the Western Conference Semifinals. Game 1 will be Monday at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT.

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November 1, 2006

Jazz 107, Rockets 97 (F)
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Carlos Boozer scored 24 and grabbed 19 boards to lead the Jazz over the Rockets.

January 5, 2007

Rockets 100, Jazz 86 (F)
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Tracy McGrady scored a season-high 44 points and Dikembe Mutombo grabbed a season-best 19 rebounds in the Rockets win.

April 1, 2007

Jazz 86, Rockets 83 (F)
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Mehmet Okur scored 20 points as the Jazz overcame a late deficit for the victory.

April 18, 2007

Rockets 101, Jazz 91 (F)
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Rookie Dee Brown had 13 points and eight assists as Utah fell to Houston days before the teams meet in the first round of the playoffs.