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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
93
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
124
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 15 21 27 93
Utah JazzJazz 22 29 36 37 124

After Action Report

The Jazz buried the Kings 124-93. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.