Utah guard Deron Williams scored 31 points and gave eight assists to lead the Jazz to a 109-83 thrashing of the San Antonio Spurs in their NBA semi-final series, taking the seven-game series score to 2-1 and keeping their unbeaten playoff record at home intact.
The Jazz outscored the Spurs 66-36 in the second half to record their seventh consecutive win at home this postseason, with forward Carlos Boozer adding 27, including 10 in a decisive third quarter for Utah, while Derek Fisher and Gordan Giricek added 11 points apiece for the home team.
"This feels great. We executed well," Williams said.
"We are here to play and despite all the odds we are not going to give up."
Utah coach Jerry Sloan added: "We executed very well and did great job of keeping control of the basketball."
For the Spurs, who are seeking their third NBA Finals appearance in the last five years, guard Tony Parker had a team-high 25 points, but with Spurs superstar Tim Duncan in foul trouble for most of the game, the Jazz took advantage, staying close in the first half before blowing the game open in the second.
Gregg Popovich, San Antonio coach, scoffed at suggestions the momentum in the series had shifted to the Jazz.
"I am not concerned about momentum," Popovich said.
"I am concerned about playing better. The story of the game is not that important.
"How we play is what matters."
Come from behind victory
After spotting San Antonio an eight-point lead through the first quarter, the Jazz trailed 47-43 at halftime.
The Jazz, who never led in the second half during the first two games of the series, manhandled the Spurs in the second half to run away with an eventual big win.
Game four will be played in Salt Lake City on Monday.