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Mon Apr 18, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
103
away
Chemistry Cold
Utah JazzJazz
137
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 30 28 19 26 103
Utah JazzJazz 31 35 42 29 137

After Action Report

The Jazz blew the doors off the Kings 137-103. Jazz's scorers couldn't be contained. The Jazz answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Jazz pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Jazz locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.

What tipped it

  • Jazz · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Jazz · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.