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.