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Sat 12/31/11 4:30 AM

Josh Howard led the Jazz bench in minutes with 24 on Friday, scoring eight points on 2-of-6 shooting with two rebounds, two assists, and a steal. The Jazz are happy with what Howard is providing, which is athleticism and playmaking in small bursts. We think the Jazz are going to keep him in a low-minute role, however, as they try to preserve him over the course of the year. Unless that changes he belongs on the wire.