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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
85
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
125
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 12 27 22 85
Utah JazzJazz 32 32 36 25 125

After Action Report

The Jazz demolished the Kings 125-85. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Jazz cashed in. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. The Jazz rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.