For the first time in long time, everything seemed to come together for the Jazz.

And they still nearly lost.

Utah did hold on to beat Phoenix 97-96 Thursday night at America West Arena, snapping a three-game losing streak ? but only after the Jazz let a late 11-point lead slip, and Dan Majerle's potential game-winning 3-point try bounced harmlessly off the rim.

"We almost gave that one away," said 40-year-old point guard John Stockton, who did his part to avoid just that with 18 points on 8-of-8 shooting, 11 assists and not a single turnover.