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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Utah JazzJazz
134
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 40 23 32 119
Utah JazzJazz 35 40 30 29 134

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz outlasted the Kings 134-119. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

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