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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
128
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 35 18 18 30 101
Utah JazzJazz 28 33 33 34 128

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz demolished the Kings 128-101. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Jazz stayed locked in; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.