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Behind a fantastic performance by Gary Payton (35 pts, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 6 steals), the Sonics beat the Jazz to even the series at 2-2 and setup a 5th and deciding game; Rashard Lewis 20 pts, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, 2 blocks; Vin Baker 18 pts, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals; Byron Russell 26 pts, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals; Karl Malone 23 pts, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block; Jeff Hornacek 16 pts, 2 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals; John Stockton 13 pts, 12 assists, 1 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block. |
