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Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell (45) defends against Houston Rockets guard James Harden (13) as he drives up court in the first half during an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
SALT LAKE CITY — For as much bad publicity as Utah Jazz fans have gotten lately, Saturday night was a reminder of why this community’s NBA loyalists have had a strong and mostly positive reputation.
These fans are loud — when they cheer, boo and chant silly things.
They back their players. They go after the opponents and refs, mostly in a good-natured way.