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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
128
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 34 24 24 113
Utah JazzJazz 29 37 28 34 128

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz outlasted the Kings 128-113. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Jazz came in with something to prove after a loss; Jazz's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.