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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 32 28 27 118
Utah JazzJazz 28 20 37 31 116

After Action Report

The Kings squeaked past the Jazz 118-116. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.