Jazz-Kings Preview

By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO
Posted Feb 09 2013 3:06AM

The second meeting this week between the Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings could be the last one ever.

In search of a bounce-back performance Saturday night, the Jazz are looking to again capitalize on the lowly Kings, who now seem more likely to move north on a map than in the standings.

Utah (28-23) has taken two of three season meetings versus Sacramento (17-33), including Monday's 98-91 overtime victory at home.

This matchup may not only conclude the season series, but the all-time one.

The Kings seemed to move another step closer to relocating to Seattle and becoming the SuperSonics on Wednesday. NBA Commissioner David Stern said the ownership group led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, which recently reached an agreement to purchase 65 percent of the Kings from the Maloof family for $525 million, has formally filed for relocation with the league.

Stern called the group "very strong," and said the appropriate committees have been convened to look over the proposed sale and potential move for next season.

For now, the Kings open a two-game homestand looking to win for just the second time in 10 games. They've averaged 104.8 points while winning three of the past four when hosting Utah, including a 108-97 victory Nov. 24.

Unlike Sacramento, the Jazz - who moved to Salt Lake City from New Orleans nearly 34 years ago - have been active sine the most recent matchup earlier this week. They followed up that victory with Wednesday's 100-86 win over Milwaukee, but concluded their homestand 2-1 by falling 93-89 to Chicago on Friday.

Al Jefferson can't be blamed for the loss since he had a season-high 32 points with 13 rebounds, two blocks and two steals. The big man had 12 points and 12 rebounds in the last matchup with the Kings.

"If he's making his shot like that he's unstoppable," Jazz guard Randy Foye said. "You already know what he can do with his back to the basket."

Jefferson is averaging 15.8 points and 7.5 rebounds over his past four visits to Sacramento.

Foye had 20 points while hitting 3 of 5 from behind the arc against the Kings on Monday, and he's averaging 18.4 while sinking 48.9 percent from long range over his last seven games.

If the Kings are going to avoid matching their season-high five-game losing streak from Nov. 9-18, they'll probably need DeMarcus Cousins on the court.

The mercurial center was ejected before halftime Monday, getting his second technical after using an expletive while arguing with officials about the first foul. He finished with 10 points and six rebounds, well below his team-leading averages of 17.2 and 10.0.

"I shouldn't have said that," Cousins said. "That's about it."

Cousins is averaging 12.7 points and 7.3 boards against the Jazz this season. He had 20.4 points and 13.6 rebounds per game over the previous eight matchups.

Jason Thompson picked up the slack in Cousins' absence Monday, scoring a season-high 23 with 10 boards after averaging 6.2 points his prior 14 games.

Tyreke Evans has averaged 22.7 points in 12 career meetings with Utah, totaling 47 over the past two.

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Thomas scores 25, Kings top Jazz 120-109

Posted Feb 10 2013 2:07AM

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) After a prolonged absence, Sacramento Kings fans did a long version of The Wave on Saturday night at Sleep Train Arena.

The Wave was embraced by Kings fans, but the question that lingers is will fans be sadly waving goodbye to the Kings after this season and moaning about their departure to Seattle?

Isaiah Thomas scored 25 points and Marcus Thornton had 24 for the Kings, who played one of their better games in a mostly dreadful season, defeating the Utah Jazz 120-109.

It was a boisterous crowd of 16,193 that was chanting "Sacramento!" just before tipoff in support of the Kings, who could be sold and move to Seattle next season. The great fan support culminated late in the fourth quarter with The Wave taking more of the center stage than the game. Several Kings players were even doing it on the bench in the fourth quarter, including center DeMarcus Cousins.

"Their energy was crazy, nonstop," Cousins said. "I never had a chance to do The Wave so I made sure I included myself in that and it was an incredible experience. Yeah, I got a little fatigued at the end. I didn't expect it to last that long."

Sacramento led throughout most of the game and played an aggressive, up-tempo style that had the crowd loudly cheering throughout and displaying signs of support. There were more children at the game than normal, thanks to a grassroots campaign that raised more than $9,000 for kids to attend.

"I think it (the fans) got us the win," said Thomas, who made 10 of 16 shots, including two 3-pointers. "They brought us energy and you guys saw it from the jump. We were energized and we looked like a totally different team, especially on the offensive end. We were sharing the ball, we were smiling, everything. It was a good thing."

There weren't a lot of good things happening for Utah. The Jazz had both Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson, their top two scorers, in foul trouble. The Jazz committed 18 turnovers and never seemed able to match the Kings' considerable energy.

"The fans gave them some energy. I saw that from the beginning of the game," Utah coach Tyrone Corbin said. "I played here for a couple of years and the fans were super, supporting the team and being excited about Kings basketball. They still seem to be. They don't want to lose the team."

Alec Burks had a career-high 24 points and Jefferson scored 16, but also had four fouls and played just over 19 minutes. Enes Kantor had 15 points and DeMare Carroll had 14 for the Jazz, who dropped their second straight game. Millsap had five fouls and finished with six points and eight rebounds.

"It was a tough situation for Al and me when we are both trying to win a basketball game," Millsap said. "It happens. We just dropped two in a row. These last two games this week are important for us going into the (All-Star) break."

Jason Thompson had 21 points for the Kings, who snapped a four-game losing streak and had lost eight of nine games, most of them on a recent dismal road trip. Cousins had 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, and Tyreke Evans added 12 points and six assists.

Although not as effective scoring as usual, Cousins had a solid overall game and avoided any controversy. He was ejected before halftime Monday in Utah and also was booted in a game earlier this season against the Jazz.

Leading by 13 points entering the fourth quarter, the Kings quickly build the margin to 19 points when Thornton converted on a three-point play with 7:16 remaining.

"We've had a full arena before and these players feed of it," Kings coach Keith Smart said. "It helps to see these fans here that have really gotten behind this basketball team. I shared that with the players before the game that our focus was to go out there and put on a show."

The game was billed as "Here We Buy" and reflected a fan-based effort to support the Kings, who have experienced sagging attendance amid rumors of the team moving and another lackluster losing season. Earlier this week, NBA Commissioner David Stern said the Seattle ownership group, led by Chris Hansen and Steve Ballmer, formally filed for relocation with the league. The group reached an agreement to purchase 65 percent of the Kings from the Maloof family.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was one of the early arrivals and was shaking hands with fans 40 minutes before game time. Johnson, a former NBA star who grew up in Sacramento, is attempting to put together an owner group and prevent the Kings from moving.

Johnson has declined to name his wealthy investors, but billionaire Ron Burkle and 24 Hour Fitness founder Mark Mastrov are in serious talks over partnering on a bid. Johnson has also helped initiate discussions regarding a new downtown arena.

"It was loud. I've never played here in Sacramento and heard a crowd that loud," Utah veteran guard Earl Watson said. "It was loud and their team fed off that."

Notes: Watson was back on the court after missing the previous three games with a lower right leg injury. ... Kings rookie forward Thomas Robinson was called for a technical in the second quarter following some physical play against Millsap. ... Jefferson scored 14 first-half points, but Utah's leading rebounder had just one rebound and finished with three. ... Millsap picked up his fifth foul early in the third quarter while defending against Cousins.

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Notebook: Kings 120, Jazz 109

James Ham, For NBA.com
Posted Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:39 AM - Updated Sun Feb 10, 2013 1:39 AM

THE FACTS: In front of a loud and ruckus Sacramento crowd, the Kings drilled the Utah Jazz by the final score of 120-109 Saturday night. Chants of "Sac-ra-mento" and "Here We Stay" rained down from the rafters every time the Jazz went to the free-throw line as the Kings' fanbase made a strong statement as to why they deserve to remain an NBA city.

Isaiah Thomas led the way for the Kings (28-24) with 25 points, but right behind him was big man Jason Thompson who scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the win. All five starters finished in double-figures for the Kings, and Marcus Thornton tossed in 24 points off the bench as Sacramento exacted revenge for Monday's loss in Utah (18-33).

Alec Burks led the Jazz with a career-high 24 points on 7-for-15 shooting off the bench. Al Jefferson added 16 points, while Enes Kanter played well in his 24 minutes of action, finishing with 15 points and four rebounds.

QUOTABLE: "When you have a fanbase like that, that's behind you and brings you energy. The only thing you can do is give it 110 percent and give it your all, because they're screaming and giving you that energy."

-- Isaiah Thomas on the loud crowd tonight in Sacramento

THE STAT: More than 16,000 screaming Kings fans rocked the building tonight in Sacramento. They brought energy from the moment the doors opened until long after the final buzzer.

TURNING POINT: After cutting the Kings lead to four in the final minute of the first half, the Jazz allowed a pair of late baskets and went to halftime trailing by eight. The Kings kept that momentum coming out of the half and never looked back.

HOT: Thompson loves to play against the Jazz and tonight was no different. The Kings starting power forward scored 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in 36 minutes of action.

NOT: The Jazz starting backcourt of Randy Foye and Jamaal Tinsely struggled mightily tonight. The duo combined to score 10 points on 4-for-12 shooting in the loss.

GOOD MOVE: When the Kings took on the Jazz on Monday in Utah, Cousins picked up his second technical of the game while arguing with the officials during halftime. Tonight in Sacramento, DeMarcus Cousins played 29 minutes and helped his team to victory. I guess having your best player for the entire game instead of just a half is a good thing for the Kings.

BAD MOVE: You have to love Paul Milsap as a player, but the Kings' big front line of Thompson and Cousins give him trouble every time these two teams match up. Derrick Favors is just a better start for coach Tyrone Corbin against this team.

NOTABLE: Alec Burks set a new career-high with 24 points in the loss. The Kings tied a season-high in assists in the first half with 19.

UP NEXT: For the Jazz, Tuesday vs. OKC, Wednesday @ Minnesota, Tuesday vs. Warriors. For the Kings, Sunday vs. Houston, Tuesday @ Memphis, Wednesday @ Dallas.

• Jazz: Bell, Williams
• Kings: Honeycutt

• Jazz: --
• Kings: Garcia, Robinson

• Lead Changes: 5
• Times Tied: 1

• Arena: Sleep Train Arena, Sacramento, CA
• Officials: #9 Derrick Stafford, #61 Courtney Kirkland, #72 JT Orr
• Attendance: 16193
• Duration: 2:15

Utah Jazz (28-25)		Sacramento Kings (19-33)
Start of 1st Quarter
(12:00) Jump Ball Thompson vs Jefferson (Millsap gains possession)
Tinsley Pullup Jump shot: Made (2 PTS)	11:37 [UTA 2-0]
	11:23 [SAC 3-2]	Thomas 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Evans (1 AST)
Jefferson Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Evans (1 ST)	10:59
	10:54	Evans Layup Shot: Missed Block: Williams (1 BLK)
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	10:52
Millsap Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Foye (1 AST)	10:34 [UTA 4-3]
	10:15 [SAC 5-4]	Thompson Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Evans (2 AST)
Foye Jump Shot: Missed	09:58
	09:58	Cousins Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	09:46 [SAC 7-4]	Thomas Driving Layup Shot: Made (5 PTS)
Tinsley 3pt Shot: Missed	09:24
	09:23	Cousins Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	09:15 [SAC 10-4]	Salmons 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Evans (3 AST)
Millsap Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS)	08:49 [UTA 6-10]
	08:36 [SAC 12-6]	Thompson Dunk Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Cousins (1 AST)
Jefferson Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Tinsley (1 AST)	08:20 [UTA 8-12]
	08:14 [SAC 14-8]	Thomas Driving Layup Shot: Made (7 PTS)
Jefferson Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS)	07:53 [UTA 10-14]
Millsap Foul: Personal (1 PF)	07:48
	07:35	Thompson Layup Shot: Missed Block: Jefferson (1 BLK)
	07:33	Evans Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	07:28 [SAC 17-10]	Salmons 3pt Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Evans (4 AST)
Jefferson Layup Shot: Missed	07:16
	07:15	Cousins Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	07:02	Thomas 3pt Shot: Missed
Jefferson Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	07:01
Jefferson Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Cousins (1 ST)	06:45
Foye Foul: Shooting Block (1 PF) (2 FTA)	06:43
	06:43	Cousins Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	06:43	Team Rebound
	06:43 [SAC 18-10]	Cousins Free Throw 2 of 2 (1 PTS)
	06:33	Thompson Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Jefferson Free Throw 1 of 2 (5 PTS)	06:33 [UTA 11-18]
Tinsley Substitution replaced by Watson	06:33
Jefferson Free Throw 2 of 2 (6 PTS)	06:33 [UTA 12-18]
	06:19 [SAC 20-12]	Evans Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Cousins (2 AST)
Williams 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Millsap (1 AST)	05:57 [UTA 15-20]
	05:54	Thomas Turnover : Palming Turnover (1 TO)
	05:54	Team Timeout : Regular
Jefferson Substitution replaced by Favors	05:54
Williams 3pt Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Foye (2 AST)	05:29 [UTA 18-20]
	05:10 [SAC 22-18]	Thompson Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Cousins (3 AST)
	04:54	Cousins Foul: Personal (1 PF)
Millsap Turnover : Traveling (1 TO)	04:42
	04:30	Evans Driving Layup Shot: Missed Block: Millsap (1 BLK)
Foye Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	04:28
Favors Turnover : Traveling (1 TO)	04:21
Foye Substitution replaced by Burks	04:21
	04:08	Salmons Jump Shot: Missed
Favors Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	04:08
Watson Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Favors (1 AST)	03:53 [UTA 20-22]
	03:42	Thomas Jump Shot: Missed
	03:40	Thompson Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	03:36	Salmons 3pt Shot: Missed
Williams Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	03:35
Millsap Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Cousins (2 ST)	03:19
	03:09 [SAC 24-20]	Cousins Jump Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Thomas (1 AST)
Millsap Jump Shot: Missed	02:46
	02:44	Cousins Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)
	02:38	Thomas Jump Shot: Missed Block: Favors (1 BLK)
	02:37	Salmons Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	02:34	Salmons 3pt Shot: Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	02:33
	02:26	Thomas Foul: Personal (1 PF)
Team Timeout : Regular	02:26
Millsap Substitution replaced by Kanter	02:26
	02:26	Salmons Substitution replaced by Fredette
	02:26	Thomas Substitution replaced by Thornton
Kanter Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Thompson (1 ST)	02:18
	02:15	Cousins Turnover : Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (1 TO)
Burks Driving Reverse Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Watson (1 AST)	02:07 [UTA 22-24]
	01:50 [SAC 26-22]	Thornton Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Cousins (4 AST)
Kanter Jump Shot: Missed	01:25
Favors Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	01:23
Favors Tip Shot: Made (2 PTS)	01:23 [UTA 24-26]
	01:08 [SAC 28-24]	Cousins Layup Shot: Made (5 PTS)
Burks Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS)	00:56.5 [UTA 26-28]
	00:42.7 [SAC 30-26]	Fredette Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Evans (5 AST)
Watson Jump Shot: Missed	00:36.9
	00:35.9	Evans Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
Burks Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	00:32.3
	00:32.3 [SAC 31-26]	Thompson Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS)
Williams Substitution replaced by Carroll	00:32.3
	00:32.3	Thompson Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed
Favors Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	00:31.9
Burks 3pt Shot: Made (7 PTS)	00:14.7 [UTA 29-31]
	00:00.0	Evans 3pt Shot: Missed
	00:00.0	Team Rebound
End of 1st Quarter
Utah Jazz (28-25)		Sacramento Kings (19-33)
Start of 2nd QuarterBack to Top
	11:42 [SAC 33-29]	Thornton Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Fredette (1 AST)
Favors Layup Shot: Missed Block: Thompson (1 BLK)	11:25
	11:23	Garcia Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	11:11 [SAC 35-29]	Thornton Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS)
Favors Jump Bank Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Watson (2 AST)	11:02 [UTA 31-35]
Favors Foul: Personal (1 PF)	10:56
	10:43 [SAC 37-31]	Thompson Jump Shot: Made (9 PTS) Assist: Fredette (2 AST)
	10:24	Thompson Violation:Kicked Ball
Burks Alley Oop Layup shot: Missed	10:20
	10:20	Team Rebound
	10:00	Thornton Jump Shot: Missed
Carroll Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	10:00
	09:50	Hayes Foul: Personal (1 PF)
	09:50	Thompson Substitution replaced by Robinson
Watson Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Favors (2 AST)	09:36 [UTA 33-37]
	09:23 [SAC 39-33]	Garcia Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS)
Kanter Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Fredette (1 ST)	09:02
	08:58	Fredette Jump Shot: Missed Block: Kanter (1 BLK)
	08:56	Fredette Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	08:55 [SAC 41-33]	Thornton Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Fredette (3 AST)
Favors Dunk Shot: Missed	08:31
	08:30	Fredette Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
	08:23 [SAC 44-33]	Fredette 3pt Shot: Made (5 PTS)
Team Timeout : Regular	08:20
Watson Substitution replaced by Tinsley	08:20
Kanter Substitution replaced by Jefferson	08:20
Favors Jump Shot: Missed Block: Hayes (1 BLK)	07:56
	07:55	Hayes Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	07:51 [SAC 46-33]	Fredette Jump Bank Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Hayes (1 AST)
Burks Jump Shot: Missed	07:37
	07:36	Hayes Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	07:32	Thornton Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Tinsley (1 ST)
	07:27	Hayes Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Carroll Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS)	07:27 [UTA 34-46]
Favors Substitution replaced by Foye	07:27
Burks Substitution replaced by Millsap	07:27
Carroll Free Throw 2 of 2 (2 PTS)	07:27 [UTA 35-46]
Millsap Foul: Personal (2 PF)	07:15
	07:09	Thornton 3pt Shot: Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)	07:08
Jefferson Jump Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Tinsley (2 AST)	06:48 [UTA 37-46]
	06:48	Robinson Technical
Foye Free Throw Technical (1 PTS)	06:48 [UTA 38-46]
	06:24	Garcia Jump Shot: Missed
Foye Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	06:24
Foye Layup Shot: Missed Block: Garcia (1 BLK)	06:19
Team Rebound	06:17
	06:16	Fredette Substitution replaced by Thomas
Jefferson Jump Shot: Missed	06:05
	06:04	Hayes Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	05:47 [SAC 48-38]	Robinson Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS)
Tinsley 3pt Shot: Missed	05:34
Carroll Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	05:33
Carroll Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS)	05:31 [UTA 40-48]
	05:08	Thornton 3pt Shot: Missed
	05:06	Robinson Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	05:03	Robinson Jump Shot: Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)	05:02
Carroll Jump Bank Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Jefferson (1 AST)	04:45 [UTA 42-48]
	04:30	Garcia Jump Shot: Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:5)	04:28
Millsap Reverse Layup Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Foye (3 AST)	04:18 [UTA 44-48]
	04:18	Team Timeout : Regular
	04:18	Garcia Substitution replaced by Evans
	04:18	Hayes Substitution replaced by Cousins
	04:18	Robinson Substitution replaced by Thompson
	04:00	Cousins Jump Shot: Missed
Carroll Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	03:58
Jefferson Jump Hook Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: Tinsley (3 AST)	03:46 [UTA 46-48]
Jefferson Foul: Defense 3 Second (0 PF)	03:28
	03:28 [SAC 49-46]	Thomas Free Throw Technical (8 PTS)
	03:28	Thornton Substitution replaced by Salmons
	03:28	Team Violation : Delay Of Game
	03:16	Cousins Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Tinsley (2 ST)
Carroll Dunk Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Tinsley (4 AST)	03:12 [UTA 48-49]
	02:59	Cousins Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO) Steal:Foye (1 ST)
	02:58	Cousins Foul: Personal (2 PF)
	02:58
	02:42	Cousins Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Jefferson Free Throw 1 of 2 (11 PTS)	02:42 [UTA 49-49]
	02:42	Cousins Substitution replaced by Hayes
Jefferson Free Throw 2 of 2 (12 PTS)	02:42 [UTA 50-49]
	02:24 [SAC 51-50]	Thompson Running Jump Shot: Made (11 PTS) Assist: Salmons (1 AST)
Tinsley Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO)	02:19
	02:10	Hayes Jump Shot: Missed Block: Tinsley (1 BLK)
	02:09	Hayes Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)
	02:06 [SAC 54-50]	Thomas 3pt Shot: Made (11 PTS) Assist: Hayes (2 AST)
Tinsley 3pt Shot: Missed	01:41
	01:41	Thompson Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
	01:28	Thomas 3pt Shot: Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:6)	01:27
Jefferson Jump Shot: Made (14 PTS)	01:13 [UTA 52-54]
	01:07 [SAC 56-52]	Salmons Driving Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Thomas (2 AST)
Jefferson Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (1 FTA)	01:07
	01:07	Salmons Free Throw 1 of 1 Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:7)	01:05
Millsap Foul: Offensive Charge (3 PF)	00:55.7
Millsap Turnover : Foul (3 TO)	00:55.7
Millsap Substitution replaced by Favors	00:55.7
	00:44.9	Thomas Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Tinsley (3 ST)
Foye Layup Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Carroll (1 AST)	00:39.2 [UTA 54-56]
Foye Foul: Personal (2 PF) (2 FTA)	00:33.8
	00:33.8 [SAC 57-54]	Evans Free Throw 1 of 2 (3 PTS)
	00:33.8 [SAC 58-54]	Evans Free Throw 2 of 2 (4 PTS)
Foye 3pt Shot: Missed	00:17.8
	00:16.9	Hayes Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)
	00:12.1 [SAC 60-54]	Evans Dunk Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Salmons (2 AST)
Tinsley Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Thomas (1 ST)	00:02.9
	00:00.0 [SAC 62-54]	Thomas Driving Layup Shot: Made (13 PTS) Assist: Salmons (3 AST)
End of 2nd Quarter
Utah Jazz (28-25)		Sacramento Kings (19-33)
Start of 3rd QuarterBack to Top
	11:44	Salmons Running Hook Shot: Missed
	11:44	Team Rebound
Millsap Foul: Personal (4 PF)	11:43
	11:29 [SAC 64-54]	Thomas Layup Shot: Made (15 PTS) Assist: Cousins (5 AST)
Jefferson Jump Shot: Missed	11:09
Jefferson Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	11:08
Jefferson Layup Shot: Missed	11:07
	11:05	Cousins Rebound (Off:0 Def:5)
Jefferson Foul: Personal (2 PF)	11:03
	10:56	Cousins Jump Hook Shot: Missed
Williams Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	10:55
	10:48	Thompson Foul: Personal (2 PF)
Williams Jump Shot: Made (8 PTS)	10:30 [UTA 56-64]
	10:11 [SAC 66-56]	Cousins Driving Layup Shot: Made (7 PTS)
Jefferson Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (1 FTA)	10:11
	10:11	Cousins Free Throw 1 of 1 Missed
Jefferson Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	10:10
Williams Jump Shot: Missed	10:05
	10:04	Evans Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)
	09:45	Evans Jump Shot: Missed
Millsap Rebound (Off:0 Def:8)	09:44
Jefferson Jump Shot: Missed	09:31
	09:30	Salmons Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
	09:17	Salmons 3pt Shot: Missed
	09:16	Cousins Rebound (Off:1 Def:5)
Millsap Foul: Shooting (5 PF) (2 FTA)	09:16
	09:16 [SAC 67-56]	Cousins Free Throw 1 of 2 (8 PTS)
Millsap Substitution replaced by Favors	09:16
	09:16	Cousins Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed
Favors Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)	09:15
Foye 3pt Shot: Missed	08:54
	08:54	Thomas Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	08:51	Evans Layup Shot: Missed
Williams Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)	08:49
Williams 3pt Shot: Missed	08:38
	08:38	Cousins Rebound (Off:1 Def:6)
	08:35	Cousins Turnover : Bad Pass (4 TO) Steal:Tinsley (4 ST)
Jefferson Jump Shot: Made (16 PTS) Assist: Tinsley (5 AST)	08:28 [UTA 58-67]
	08:11 [SAC 69-58]	Thompson Dunk Shot: Made (13 PTS) Assist: Cousins (6 AST)
Williams Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Thomas (2 ST)	07:57
	07:51	Cousins Jump Shot: Missed
	07:50	Thompson Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)
	07:50	Thompson Tip Shot: Missed
	07:48	Evans Rebound (Off:2 Def:2)
	07:42 [SAC 72-58]	Salmons 3pt Shot: Made (11 PTS) Assist: Evans (6 AST)
Team Timeout : Regular	07:35
Favors Substitution replaced by Carroll	07:35
Carroll Substitution replaced by Favors	07:35
Williams Turnover : Step Out of Bounds Turnover (2 TO)	07:33
	07:21	Thomas Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO)
Jefferson Turnover : Lost Ball (3 TO) Steal:Cousins (3 ST)	07:00
	06:53	Salmons 3pt Shot: Missed
	06:53	Thompson Rebound (Off:3 Def:1)
Jefferson Foul: Shooting (4 PF) (2 FTA)	06:53
	06:53 [SAC 73-58]	Thompson Free Throw 1 of 2 (14 PTS)
Williams Substitution replaced by Kanter	06:53
Jefferson Substitution replaced by Carroll	06:53
Tinsley Substitution replaced by Watson	06:53
	06:53 [SAC 74-58]	Thompson Free Throw 2 of 2 (15 PTS)
Foye 3pt Shot: Missed	06:27
	06:26	Cousins Rebound (Off:1 Def:7)
Foye Foul: Personal (3 PF) (2 FTA)	06:22
	06:22 [SAC 75-58]	Evans Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS)
	06:22 [SAC 76-58]	Evans Free Throw 2 of 2 (8 PTS)
Kanter Turnover : 3 Second Violation (3 TO)	05:59
Kanter Foul: Personal (1 PF) (2 FTA)	05:47
	05:47	Cousins Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	05:47	Team Rebound
Foye Substitution replaced by Burks	05:47
	05:47 [SAC 77-58]	Cousins Free Throw 2 of 2 (9 PTS)
Kanter Jump Hook Shot: Missed	05:33
	05:32	Thomas Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	05:23	Evans Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Favors (1 ST)
Carroll Layup Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: Burks (1 AST)	05:18 [UTA 60-77]
	04:59	Salmons 3pt Shot: Missed
	04:58	Cousins Rebound (Off:2 Def:7)
	04:54	Cousins Turnover : Bad Pass (5 TO) Steal:Watson (1 ST)
Burks Dunk Shot: Made (9 PTS) Assist: Carroll (2 AST)	04:49 [UTA 62-77]
	04:29	Evans Reverse Layup Shot: Missed
	04:28	Thompson Rebound (Off:4 Def:1)
	04:28 [SAC 79-62]	Thompson Tip Shot: Made (17 PTS)
	04:12	Thomas Foul: Personal (2 PF)
Carroll 3pt Shot: Missed	03:57
	03:56	Thompson Rebound (Off:4 Def:2)
	03:47 [SAC 81-62]	Cousins Layup Shot: Made (11 PTS) Assist: Salmons (4 AST)
Kanter Jump Shot: Missed	03:38
Carroll Rebound (Off:2 Def:2)	03:36
	03:34	Team Timeout : Regular
	03:34	Salmons Substitution replaced by Thornton
	03:26	Thornton Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Burks Free Throw 1 of 2 (10 PTS)	03:26 [UTA 63-81]
Burks Free Throw 2 of 2 (11 PTS)	03:26 [UTA 64-81]
	03:09	Cousins Jump Shot: Missed
Favors Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)	03:08
Kanter Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Watson (3 AST)	02:58 [UTA 66-81]
Burks Foul: Personal (2 PF) (2 FTA)	02:44
	02:44 [SAC 82-66]	Thornton Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS)
	02:44	Thomas Substitution replaced by Fredette
	02:44 [SAC 83-66]	Thornton Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)
Kanter Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Watson (4 AST)	02:29 [UTA 68-83]
	02:16 [SAC 85-68]	Evans Jump Shot: Made (10 PTS)
Kanter Layup Shot: Missed	01:57
	01:56	Cousins Rebound (Off:2 Def:8)
	01:40	Cousins Turnaround Jump Shot: Missed
Favors Rebound (Off:1 Def:5)	01:40
Carroll Jump Shot: Missed	01:26
	01:26	Thompson Rebound (Off:4 Def:3)
	01:20	Fredette Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO)
	01:20	Cousins Foul: Loose Ball (4 PF)
	01:20	Cousins Substitution replaced by Hayes
Kanter Jump Hook Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Watson (5 AST)	01:03 [UTA 70-85]
	00:46.1	Fredette Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO)
	00:46.1	Hayes Foul: Loose Ball (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Kanter Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS)	00:46.1 [UTA 71-85]
Kanter Free Throw 2 of 2 (8 PTS)	00:46.1 [UTA 72-85]
	00:33.6 [SAC 87-72]	Evans Driving Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS)
Burks Jump Shot: Missed	00:25.9
Kanter Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	00:25.8
Burks Running Jump Shot: Made (13 PTS)	00:07.6 [UTA 74-87]
	00:00.9	Thornton Jump Shot: Missed
Kanter Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	00:00.4
End of 3rd Quarter
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Burks Running Bank Hook Shot: Made (15 PTS)	11:41 [UTA 76-87]
	11:12	Team Turnover : Shot Clock Turnover
Carroll Jump Shot: Missed	10:55
Favors Rebound (Off:2 Def:5)	10:54
Favors Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS)	10:52 [UTA 78-87]
	10:38	Fredette Jump Shot: Missed
	10:37	Hayes Rebound (Off:2 Def:4)
Watson Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	10:37
	10:37	Hayes Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	10:37	Team Rebound
	10:37	Fredette Substitution replaced by Thomas
	10:37 [SAC 88-78]	Hayes Free Throw 2 of 2 (1 PTS)
Burks Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Evans (2 ST)	10:24
Carroll Violation:Kicked Ball	10:06
	10:01 [SAC 90-78]	Thomas Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (17 PTS)
Watson Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (1 FTA)	10:01
	10:01	Evans Substitution replaced by Garcia
	10:01 [SAC 91-78]	Thomas Free Throw 1 of 1 (18 PTS)
	09:51	Hayes Foul: Personal (4 PF)
Favors Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Hayes (1 ST)	09:42
	09:39 [SAC 93-78]	Thompson Slam Dunk Shot: Made (19 PTS) Assist: Thornton (1 AST)
Favors Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (1 FTA)	09:39
	09:39	Thompson Free Throw 1 of 1 Missed
	09:37	Hayes Rebound (Off:3 Def:4)
	09:26 [SAC 95-78]	Thomas Jump Shot: Made (20 PTS)
Team Timeout : Regular	09:19
Watson Foul: Offensive (3 PF)	09:15
Watson Turnover : Foul (1 TO)	09:15
	09:03	Thornton Jump Shot: Missed
Kanter Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	09:03
	08:52	Thomas Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Favors Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS)	08:52 [UTA 79-95]
Favors Free Throw 2 of 2 (8 PTS)	08:52 [UTA 80-95]
	08:34 [SAC 97-80]	Thompson Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (21 PTS) Assist: Thornton (2 AST)
	08:24	Thompson Foul: Personal (3 PF)
Favors Jump Shot: Missed	08:10
Burks Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	08:08
Burks Tip Shot: Missed	08:08
	08:07	Thornton Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	07:58 [SAC 99-80]	Thomas Jump Shot: Made (22 PTS)
Burks Running Jump Shot: Made (17 PTS)	07:41 [UTA 82-99]
	07:41	Hayes Foul: Shooting (5 PF) (1 FTA)
Burks Free Throw 1 of 1 (18 PTS)	07:41 [UTA 83-99]
	07:26	Garcia Jump Shot: Missed
Burks Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	07:26
Burks Driving Layup Shot: Missed Block: Garcia (2 BLK)	07:18
	07:16	Thomas Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	07:16 [SAC 101-83]	Thornton Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Thomas (3 AST)
Watson Foul: Shooting (4 PF) (1 FTA)	07:16
	07:16 [SAC 102-83]	Thornton Free Throw 1 of 1 (13 PTS)
Burks 3pt Shot: Missed	06:51
Kanter Rebound (Off:2 Def:2)	06:50
Kanter Jump Shot: Made (10 PTS)	06:48 [UTA 85-102]
	06:35 [SAC 104-85]	Thomas Running Jump Shot: Made (24 PTS)
Watson Foul: Shooting (5 PF) (1 FTA)	06:35
Watson Substitution replaced by Foye	06:35
	06:35	Hayes Substitution replaced by Cousins
	06:35 [SAC 105-85]	Thomas Free Throw 1 of 1 (25 PTS)
	06:28	Thomas Foul: Personal (4 PF) (2 FTA)
Burks Free Throw 1 of 2 (19 PTS)	06:28 [UTA 86-105]
	06:28	Thompson Substitution replaced by Robinson
Burks Free Throw 2 of 2 (20 PTS)	06:28 [UTA 87-105]
	06:14	Cousins Foul: Offensive (5 PF)
	06:14	Cousins Turnover : Foul (6 TO)
Foye Jump Shot: Made (5 PTS)	05:57 [UTA 89-105]
	05:46	Thomas Layup Shot: Missed Block: Burks (1 BLK)
	05:46	Team Rebound
	05:46
	05:46	Garcia Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO)
Foye 3pt Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Kanter (1 AST)	05:22 [UTA 92-105]
Favors Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)	05:04
	05:04	Thornton Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	05:04	Team Rebound
	05:04 [SAC 106-92]	Thornton Free Throw 2 of 2 (14 PTS)
Carroll 3pt Shot: Missed Block: Garcia (3 BLK)	04:38
	04:37	Cousins Rebound (Off:2 Def:9)
	04:30 [SAC 109-92]	Thornton 3pt Shot: Made (17 PTS)
Kanter Turnover : Bad Pass (4 TO) Steal:Thomas (3 ST)	04:14
	04:03	Thornton 3pt Shot: Missed
Favors Rebound (Off:2 Def:6)	04:03
	04:00	Robinson Foul: Personal (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Burks Free Throw 1 of 2 (21 PTS)	04:00 [UTA 93-109]
Foye Substitution replaced by Evans	04:00
Favors Substitution replaced by Murphy	04:00
Burks Free Throw 2 of 2 (22 PTS)	04:00 [UTA 94-109]
	03:41	Thomas Jump Shot: Missed
	03:39	Robinson Rebound (Off:2 Def:0)
	03:23 [SAC 112-94]	Thornton 3pt Shot: Made (20 PTS)
Carroll Jump Shot: Missed Block: Garcia (4 BLK)	03:06
	03:04	Thomas Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)
	02:53	Robinson Foul: Offensive (2 PF)
	02:53	Robinson Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
	02:53	Team Timeout : Regular
Carroll Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Murphy (1 AST)	02:39 [UTA 96-112]
	02:20	Garcia Jump Shot: Missed
	02:18	Robinson Rebound (Off:3 Def:0)
Kanter Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	02:16
	02:16 [SAC 113-96]	Cousins Free Throw 1 of 2 (12 PTS)
	02:16	Thomas Substitution replaced by Fredette
	02:16 [SAC 114-96]	Cousins Free Throw 2 of 2 (13 PTS)
Burks Jump Shot: Missed	02:02
Team Rebound	02:02
	02:02	Robinson Foul: Loose Ball (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Evans Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS)	02:02 [UTA 97-114]
	02:02	Cousins Substitution replaced by Hayes
Evans Free Throw 2 of 2 (2 PTS)	02:02 [UTA 98-114]
	01:42	Thornton Fadeaway Jump Shot: Missed
Evans Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	01:41
Murphy 3pt Shot: Missed	01:19
Carroll Rebound (Off:3 Def:2)	01:18
	01:17	Garcia Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
	01:17	Garcia Technical
Carroll Free Throw Technical (13 PTS)	01:17 [UTA 99-114]
Carroll Free Throw 1 of 2 (14 PTS)	01:17 [UTA 100-114]
Carroll Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed	01:17
	01:15	Garcia Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	00:55.9	Robinson Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Evans (1 ST)
Kanter Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Carroll (3 AST)	00:50.2 [UTA 102-114]
	00:50.2	Thornton Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (1 FTA)
Kanter Free Throw 1 of 1 (13 PTS)	00:50.2 [UTA 103-114]
Murphy Foul: Personal (1 PF) (2 FTA)	00:43.6
	00:43.6	Team Timeout : Regular
	00:43.6	Hayes Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	00:43.6	Team Rebound
	00:43.6	Hayes Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed
Carroll Rebound (Off:3 Def:3)	00:42.9
Burks Driving Layup Shot: Made (24 PTS)	00:36.4 [UTA 105-114]
Murphy Foul: Personal Take (2 PF) (2 FTA)	00:34.7
	00:34.7 [SAC 115-105]	Thornton Free Throw 1 of 2 (21 PTS)
	00:34.7 [SAC 116-105]	Thornton Free Throw 2 of 2 (22 PTS)
Burks Jump Shot: Missed	00:29.9
Team Rebound	00:27.9
Murphy Jump Shot: Missed	00:25.9
	00:24.5	Robinson Rebound (Off:3 Def:1)
	00:20.0 [SAC 118-105]	Fredette Driving Layup Shot: Made (9 PTS) Assist: Robinson (1 AST)
Evans Slam Dunk Shot: Missed	00:14.9
Burks Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)	00:12.7
	00:12.7	Garcia Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Burks Free Throw 1 of 2 (25 PTS)	00:12.7 [UTA 106-118]
Burks Free Throw 2 of 2 (26 PTS)	00:12.7 [UTA 107-118]
Burks Foul: Personal Take (3 PF) (2 FTA)	00:11.3
	00:11.3 [SAC 119-107]	Thornton Free Throw 1 of 2 (23 PTS)
	00:11.3 [SAC 120-107]	Thornton Free Throw 2 of 2 (24 PTS)
Murphy Jump Shot: Missed	00:04.9
Evans Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	00:02.5
Evans Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS)	00:02.5 [UTA 109-120]
End of 4th Quarter