Jazz Defeat Kings, 123-101
The Utah Jazz defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 123-101, at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday.

A 38-22 first quarter really set the tone for Utah in this game, winning in wire-to-wire fashion, In fact, the Jazz held a double-digit lead for the final three quarters of this game. Free-throw shooting was the difference, with Utah hitting 23-of-24 and Sacramento connecting on just 7-of-12. In addition, the Jazz won the rebounding battle, 47-37.

The Kings (15-27) were led by De'Aaron Fox and his 21 points, four rebounds and eight assists on 10-of-16 shooting. Marvin Bagley III amassed 17 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Buddy Hield accrued 14 points, three rebounds and three assists. Bogdan Bogdanovic led the bench with 11 points, four rebounds and four assists.

The Jazz (29-13) were led by Bojan Bogdanovic, who dropped 30 points on 10-of-15 from the field. Rudy Gobert generated 28 points, 15 rebounds, two steals and three blocks. Donovan Mitchell totaled 22 points, four rebounds and two assists. Joe Ingles scored just two points but provided nine rebounds and 12 assists. Jordan Clarkson led the bench with 20 points.

Both teams return to action on Monday against Eastern Conference foes, with Utah remaining home to face the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento staying on the road to play the Miami Heat.
Posted on: 1/18/2020 8:19 PM
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