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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
113
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 22 37 31 114
Utah JazzJazz 28 32 28 25 113

After Action Report

In Utah, the Kings survived the Jazz 114-113. The tempo dragged the Jazz into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Jazz. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.