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.
