Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Sacramento KingsKings
116
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Utah JazzJazz
121
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 32 | 21 | 27 | 116 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 21 | 23 | 39 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Kings 121-116. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.