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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 25 31 26 26 108
Utah JazzJazz 32 27 34 20 113

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Jazz knocked off the Kings 113-108. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. Jazz's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.