Article: Bragging right on the line for Miles

C.J. Miles has a little bit more motivation than usual to play well and help the Utah Jazz win tonight.

It's not just because his job as a starter is under scrutiny and his playing time has become sparser lately.

That's important, especially considering Miles only averaged about 16 minutes, five points and one rebound during the Jazz's just- finished 2-3 road trip.

It's also not just because another key player's availability -- the latest injured teammate being Paul Millsap, whose MRI test results on his injured left knee will be made public today -- is uncertain.

Adding to the significance factor for Miles is that tonight's homecoming game for the Jazz comes against his hometown team. Both ...

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