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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
101
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
75
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 37 18 22 24 101
Utah JazzJazz 25 23 8 19 75

After Action Report

The Kings blew the doors off the Jazz 101-75. Kings' offense had its way with the Jazz. The Jazz couldn't shake the cold spell; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Jazz · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.