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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
92
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 35 26 20 29 110
Utah JazzJazz 24 13 25 30 92

After Action Report

The Kings took care of the Jazz 110-92. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.