Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Utah JazzJazz
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 95 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 23 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Jazz snuck past the Kings 97-95. The Jazz won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.