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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
91
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
104
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 27 20 19 91
Utah JazzJazz 27 25 28 24 104

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz took care of the Kings 104-91. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.