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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
125
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
118
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 28 33 31 33 125
Utah JazzJazz 34 26 32 26 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Kings held off the Jazz 125-118. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Jazz's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.