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Article posted: 1/8/2013 7:14 PM

Boozer stepping up play in a big way

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In the last five games, Carlos Boozer is averaging 23.2 points, 12 rebounds and is shooting 53 percent from the field. Of course, everyone knew he was capable of posting these numbers. He's made all-star and Olympic teams during his career. But this is a significant step up from his season scoring average of 15.2 points. "I think he's playing his best basketball," center Joakim Noah said Tuesday. "He feels very comfortable out there. We kind of understand where he wants the ball.

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Over the last five games, Carlos Boozer is averaging 23.2 points, 12 rebounds and is shooting 53 percent from the field. This is a significant step up from his season scoring average of 15.2 points and the explanation for why it's happening now is simple.