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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
73
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
72
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 24 18 6 73
Utah JazzJazz 11 21 31 9 72

After Action Report

In Utah, the Kings squeaked past the Jazz 73-72. The Jazz couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell. Whispers of a Jazz locker-room rift aren't helping. Survive-and-advance type win.

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.