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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
129
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 17 28 24 97
Utah JazzJazz 38 33 28 30 129

After Action Report

The Jazz rolled past the Kings 129-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. The Jazz carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.