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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
106
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 27 23 28 106
Utah JazzJazz 25 25 18 29 97

After Action Report

In Utah, the Kings edged the Jazz 106-97. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.