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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.