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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
99
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 29 20 23 29 101
Utah JazzJazz 26 22 25 26 99

After Action Report

In Utah, the Kings snuck past the Jazz 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Jazz rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.