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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
103
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 28 19 21 96
Utah JazzJazz 20 22 27 34 103

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz fended off the Kings 103-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Jazz lately; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.