(Sports Network) - The Utah Jazz continue a four-game homestand Friday when they welcome the struggling Sacramento Kings to Salt Lake City. The Jazz improved to 7-1 at EnergySoultions Arena on Wednesday when Paul Millsap scored 24 points and hauled in a game-high 16 rebounds, and each Utah starter reached double figures, as the Jazz notched a 117-100 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.

Mehmet Okur ended with 21 points and 10 boards for the Jazz, who have alternated wins and losses for the last five games. Ronnie Brewer poured in 21 points and five assists, while Deron Williams -- who played in his third game this season and first since November 12 because of an ankle sprain -- had 11 points and 15 helpers.

The banged-up Jazz, who are missing star forward Carlos Boozer (strained left quad) and a host of other players, are a gaudy 34-2 in Salt Lake City since December 31, 2007.

Sharp-shooter Kyle Korver (wrist) and backup point guard Brevin Knight (finger) are both listed as questionable for tonight's game. Boozer will remain on the sidelines.

The Kings dropped their fourth straight game Wednesday in overtime when New Jersey's Vince Carter scored 25 points as the Nets outlasted Sacramento, 116-114.

John Salmons had 38 points and seven boards for the Kings, who continue to play without their leading scorer, guard Kevin Martin, and have lost seven of eight overall.

Brad Miller contributed 20 points, 13 rebounds and six assists, and Beno Udrih ended with 16 points and 10 assists. Spencer Hawes and Bobby Jackson had 15 and 12 points, respectively.

Martin, who has missed 10 straight games with an ankle problem, is expected to return Saturday against Dallas.

The two teams split the four-game season series a year ago and Sacramento has had surprising success in Salt Lake City, winning 11 of its last 15 in Utah.



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