Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah JazzJazz | 27 | 33 | 15 | 25 | 100 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 34 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Jazz 105-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Jazz steamroller is in full effect right now. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.