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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
87
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
117
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 20 21 22 24 87
Utah JazzJazz 36 28 25 28 117

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz ran roughshod over the Kings 117-87. Jazz controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Jazz carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Jazz's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.