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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
113
away
Chemistry Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 25 24 29 35 113
Sacramento KingsKings 36 22 29 27 114

After Action Report

The Kings survived the Jazz 114-113. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • 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.