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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Utah JazzJazz
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 33 32 26 31 122
Utah JazzJazz 25 20 37 25 107

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Jazz 122-107. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Jazz are in a full-on tailspin; Jazz's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Jazz's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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.