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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
120
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
97
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 25 32 32 120
Utah JazzJazz 23 24 28 22 97

After Action Report

The Kings blew the doors off the Jazz 120-97. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · 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.