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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
126
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 29 21 37 39 126
Sacramento KingsKings 45 30 21 16 112

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Jazz outlasted the Kings 126-112. The breakneck pace played right into Jazz's hands. The Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Jazz bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.