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Alec Burks scores 27 points as Jazz top Lakers in preseason play

p class="TEXT_w_Indent">Jazz coach Quin Snyder said before the game he wanted to give Burks extended playing time Tuesday as the shooting guard continues to knock off the rust of a nine-month basketball hiatus. Burks ended up playing nearly 38 minutes, and looked solid even in overtime, when he scored back-to-back buckets to help push his team to victory.

"At the end of the game he looked fresh," Snyder said. "I think he was excited to be out there. He's got another gear. It's just good to see him playing with such … abandon. He's playing without fear.