Jazz Defeat Kings, 128-120
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 128-120, at Vivint Arena on Monday.

While Utah got out to a 25-point lead and held the lead for the opening three quarters, this game wasn't decided until the final seconds. Sacramento fought back with a 43-27 third quarter, forcing six ties and eight lead changes in the fourth quarter. With that said, the Jazz closed things by outscoring the Kings in that frame, 33-25, after a 40-19 first quarter. Utah shot 52 percent from the field and 44 percent from three-point range while holding Sacramento to 42 percent from the field and 37 percent from long range. They also outscored them in the paint, 56-38.

The Kings (43-28) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 37 points, four rebounds and seven assists. Keegan Murray amassed 22 points and six rebounds. Harrison Barnes had 16 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Domantas Sabonis collected 11 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Malik Monk led the bench with 15 points, three rebounds and three assists.

The Jazz (35-36) were led by Ochai Agbaji, accruing 27 points, five rebounds and three assists. Kelly Olynyk accumulated 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Walker Kessler compiled 10 points, eight rebounds and five blocks, while Talen Horton-Tucker tallied 10 points, six rebounds and four assists. Kris Dunn led the bench with 18 points, two rebounds and 10 assists.

Sacramento has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, returning home to play the Boston Celtics. As for Utah, they return to action on Wednesday in a home matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Posted on: 3/20/2023 8:31 PM
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