Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 30 | 19 | 28 | 109 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 30 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Jazz held off the Kings 118-109. Jazz torched the Kings on the offensive end. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. Early returns: the Jazz per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.