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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
109
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 27 37 20 25 109
Utah JazzJazz 23 28 33 34 118

After Action Report

The Jazz edged the Kings 118-109. Jazz torched the Kings on the offensive end. The Jazz owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Jazz. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.