Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 14 | 24 | 23 | 36 | 97 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 36 | 13 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Utah, the Jazz pulled away from the Kings 107-97. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. Jazz's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.