Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Utah JazzJazz
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 102 |
| Utah JazzJazz | 24 | 26 | 34 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Jazz squeaked past the Kings 105-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Jazz played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.