Jefferson scores 31 to lift Jazz over Magic 87-81

Carrying the Utah Jazz may have been too taxing for center Al Jefferson on Wednesday night.

Jefferson had 31 points and 15 rebounds before leaving with a back injury with 1:29 left in Utah's 87-81 win over the Orlando Magic. Jefferson landed awkwardly after grabbing a rebound and had to be helped off the court. He suffered back spasms and was in noticeable pain in the locker room following the contest. His status is listed as day-to-day.

Paul Millsap scored 22 points for the Jazz, who snapped a three-game losing streak. Jefferson and Millsap were the only players to score in double figures on a cold shooting night for Utah.

Glen Davis had 18 points and 12 rebounds and Jameer Nelson had 17 points and five assists for the scrappy Magic.