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Fri Dec 31, 2004 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
127
away
Chemistry Tense
Utah JazzJazz
105
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 19 43 34 31 127
Utah JazzJazz 17 27 24 37 105

After Action Report

The Kings ran roughshod over the Jazz 127-105. The Jazz had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Whispers of a Jazz locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Jazz utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Garbage time started early.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.