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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
125
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 30 29 34 32 125
Sacramento KingsKings 31 29 25 31 116

After Action Report

The Jazz outlasted the Kings 125-116. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Jazz's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Jazz · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.