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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
115
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
113
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 26 31 30 115
Utah JazzJazz 30 32 27 24 113

After Action Report

In Utah, the Kings snuck past the Jazz 115-113. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · 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.