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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
81
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
92
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 14 19 23 81
Utah JazzJazz 28 18 28 18 92

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz outlasted the Kings 92-81. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.