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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
106
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 23 20 31 25 99
Utah JazzJazz 24 27 30 25 106

After Action Report

In Utah, the Jazz outlasted the Kings 106-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Jazz; the Jazz ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Jazz · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.