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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
124
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 32 28 35 29 124
Utah JazzJazz 22 35 20 27 104

After Action Report

The Kings demolished the Jazz 124-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.