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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
111
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 29 22 21 97
Utah JazzJazz 29 28 30 24 111

After Action Report

The Jazz outlasted the Kings 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.