Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Utah JazzJazz
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 26 | 20 | 28 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Kings outlasted the Jazz 109-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.