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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 24 32 18 105
Utah JazzJazz 18 28 32 19 97

After Action Report

The Kings edged the Jazz 105-97. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.