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Thu Jan 13, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Utah JazzJazz
111
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
131
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Utah JazzJazz 25 24 29 33 111
Sacramento KingsKings 30 26 40 35 131

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Jazz 131-111. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Jazz looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.