Kings vs. Jazz: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Sacramento Kings (24-45) play against the Utah Jazz (25-25) at Vivint Arena

Game Time: 10:00 PM EST on Saturday March 12, 2022

Sacramento Kings 125, Utah Jazz 134 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Goodnight, Jazz fans
#ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/XEp8hC3xuz – 1:45 AM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📓| “Just coming into work. … That’s probably the best my shot’s felt all season.”
#TakeNote
nba.com/jazz/news/was-… – 1:33 AM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Mike Conley told Jordan Clarkson to go score 40 — he then went and did it ksl.com/article/503667… – 1:33 AM Eric Paschall @epaschall
Nova still run the Big East! Nothing new! 🤝 – 12:16 AM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“One of most vocal guys is no longer on the team. Being a guy who has stepped into that role, if we want to win games going through the rest of this year and going into playing a lot into next year, I think I have to do that.”
-De’Aaron Fox on leadership – 12:15 AM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Jordan Clarkson: “That’s probably the best my shot’s felt all season.” – 12:13 AM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
No hot water, @Jordan Clarkson, we’re trying to cool you off 💧
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Ebpt8GDSNn – 12:12 AM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“For me, a lot of it has always been leading by example while I’m on the court, but I think I’m stepping into the role of a vocal leader pretty well.” – De’Aaron Fox – 12:11 AM David Locke @DLocke09
POSTCAST – Jordan Clarkson flames to career high 45 points in Utah Jazz win – lockedonjazz.net/jazz/postcast-… – 12:09 AM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
The first player to score 45+ on 70% shooting off the bench since Mike Woodson in 1983 for the Kansas City Kings 👑
#PerformanceLeader | @UofUHealth pic.twitter.com/GHvN59PwFu – 11:56 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Here’s the pool report on the ejection of Richaun Holmes. Crew chief James Capers said he “recklessly fired the ball” into the crowd. pic.twitter.com/03rGsnz6an – 11:54 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| Jordan with 7 threes and 45 points on 21 shots off the bench 🔥
#TakeNote | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/AHgKMpSnPD – 11:50 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
I’m hearing Richaun Holmes was ejected for throwing the ball into the crowd after the third quarter buzzer. Holmes heaved the ball at the other basket after the buzzer sounded. Pool report transcript coming soon. – 11:45 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| Make it 8 straight against the Kings
👑 JC with 45 off the bench
👑 21-rebound double-double for Hassan
👑 26 for Bojan
👑 25 for Don
#TakeNote | @getcoinzoom pic.twitter.com/oiDoHcvTsS – 11:44 PM The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jordan Clarkson was a problem tonight
He scored a career-high 45 pts 🪣🎯
pic.twitter.com/sV2MWLrjjf – 11:43 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📹| “Shoot, everyone made big plays… we all just did our role to close this game out.”
#WalkoffInterview | @lhmauto pic.twitter.com/PFyv0dyECI – 11:40 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
We love this for our guy 🥺 pic.twitter.com/AvcD8pjq7v – 11:39 PM David Locke @DLocke09
POSTCAST – Jordan Clarkson flames to a career high 45 points as Utah Jazz beat the Kings twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:37 PM Royce O’Neale @BucketsONeale00
Sheesshhh @Jordan Clarkson 🔥🔥 – 11:37 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He’s playing as well as any guard in the league right now. Unfortunately, that’s not translating to wins, but he’s doing everything he can to try to get us there.” -Alvin Gentry on De’Aaron Fox – 11:37 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Quin Snyder on Kings’ late run: “It was a man-up type game. It was good for us to feel.” – 11:36 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Quin Snyder, on Jordan Clarkson: “Today, in a lot of respects for JC, was a culmination of just grinding through. … He’s not gonna be on the all-defensive first team, and I think he’d admit that, but he cares. The last month or so, he’s been very deliberate in his work.” – 11:34 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
On a night we got to honor the first group of our Utah Jazz scholars, we got to add another 4-year scholarship to the giveaway tally 🖤
#UtahJazzScholarship pic.twitter.com/UBZrFh5EsG – 11:33 PM Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Jordan Clarkson’s 45 points are the most by a bench player this season. Previous high was 39 held by Kelly Oubre. – 11:29 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Starting this home stretch off right 🤑
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/lAVZx7srax – 11:25 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
The slide hits 4. After a tough 2 games at home, the Kings hit the road for a battle in Utah. Riding the hot hand of De’Aaron Fox, Sac stayed close all night long, but Jordan Clarkson posted 45 points and the Utah came out on top. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the 134-125 loss. – 11:24 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Jordan Clarkson tonight:
45 PTS (career high)
15-21 FG
7-13 3P
The most points anyone has scored off the bench this season. pic.twitter.com/t0Z7z8HW2H – 11:24 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings fall to the Jazz, 134-125
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 41 PTS, 11 AST
👑 @Harrison Barnes 18 PTS, 4 REB
👑 @Trey Lyles 13 PTS, 5 REB pic.twitter.com/NkERjUqgW4 – 11:23 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz beat Kings 134-125. Big bounceback win for the Jazz.
Clarkson gets a career-high 45 points on 15-21 FG… he was tremendous today. Bogdanovic added 26, Mitchell 25… nearly 100 points between those three players alone.
Big challenge for Utah on Monday: Milwaukee. – 11:22 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz defeat the kings 134-125 to move to 42-25 on the season. Utah is 12-4 in its last 16. The Jazz get a career-high 45 from Jordan Clarkson. Obviously a great night offensively from Utah. On to Monday night and the milwaukee Bucks – 11:22 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Jazz 134, Kings 125. Jordan Clarkson finished with a career-high 45 points. De’Aaron Fox ends up with 41 points and 11 assists. – 11:21 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
FINAL: Jazz 134, Kings 125. Clarkson with a career-high 45p on 15-21/7-13. Don 25/5r/6a. Bogey 26/4r/2a. Hassan 12/21/3. Fox 41/11 for Sacramento. Utah is now 42-25 on the season. Bucks visit on Monday. – 11:21 PM Brad Townsend @townbrad
Mavs playoff positioning watch: Jazz and T-Wolves win; Nuggets lose. – 11:21 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
JAZZ WIN!!! pic.twitter.com/Y79hK7rnxZ – 11:20 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
A new career high for Sixx
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/9Um0DkLJqW – 11:20 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact: The rebuilding Pacers have a better record than the Kings since the Haliburton trade. pic.twitter.com/IfF6gDzA3S – 11:20 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Jazz center Hassan Whiteside has 12 points and 20 rebounds against his former team and he is letting the Kings hear about it. – 11:19 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
54 seconds remaining in this one: the Jazz lead the kings 134-122……..Utah is gonna get it done in this one and move to 42-25 on the season….. – 11:18 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Very loud O-reb, putback bucket, and exultation toward the crowd that time for Hassan. 12p, 20r, 3b now. Jazz bounce back tonight — up 134-122 with 54 seconds left. – 11:18 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Timeout, Sacramento, and the Jazz are going to win this one.
Clarkson laughing because he didn’t get the flareout pass from Mitchell… he wanted to go for 50. – 11:18 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🚨🚨🚨 45 POINTS! 🚨🚨🚨
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/3TOQMjqA2t – 11:17 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Jordan Clarkson has a career-high 45 points for the Jazz. De’Aaron Fox has 41 for the Kings. – 11:17 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
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#TakeNote | @Hassan Whiteside pic.twitter.com/isya8mm6eN – 11:13 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
41 points, 10 assists for Fox. Kings down 9 with 3:51 remaining. – 11:08 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
De’Aaron Fox up to 41/10 with 3:51 left. – 11:08 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
OH & Bojan has 26 pic.twitter.com/uSGXaLktu7 – 11:07 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz to the Kings rally pic.twitter.com/YDRuv26Vgv – 11:06 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Red light 🚨
GREEN LIGHT pic.twitter.com/QKqC4bBe1R – 11:06 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Bojan Bogdanovic with two massive 3s to help push the lead back to 11. Him being in is a big difference from last night. – 11:05 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
JC (42p) and Bogey (26p) carrying the Jazz down the stretch. Huge 3 from Bogey expands the lead to 123-112 with 4:16 left. – 11:05 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Bogey and Clarkson re-establish Jazz dominance… Jazz up to 11 with 4:16 left to go. Absolutely love what the Jazz have done in transition tonight. – 11:04 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Jordan Clarkson has tied his career-high with 42 points.
4:45 left to play to break it. – 11:03 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jordan Clarkson has broken the Utah Jazz record for points off the bench he has 42 – 11:03 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox back in the game with 4:56 remaining and the Kings down 8. – 11:03 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jordan Clarkson has 40 points on 14-19 shooting tonight… he’s been huge – 11:03 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Jordan has FORTY – 11:02 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
It’s just been that kinda night for Foxy pic.twitter.com/xqUE8Y6814 – 11:01 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
One key difference from last night to tonight: Bojan Bogdanovic in the game to knock down 3s. – 11:01 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
11-0 run for Kings. 111-106 Jazz with 6:45 remaining. – 10:59 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jazz fans, relax. This ain’t happening two nights in a row – 10:58 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
7-0 run for Kings. Mitchell drills a 3-ball. 111-102 Jazz with 7:40 remaining in fourth. – 10:56 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Four empty possessions for the Jazz offense and the Kings go on a quick 7-0 run.
The 16 point lead is down to 9 all of a sudden. – 10:56 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Wellll lead is down to 9, 7:39 left. Quin calls timeout.
Without Whiteside in the game, Jazz have been resorting to zone defense. It’s worked okay in general, but just gave up a pretty open three. – 10:56 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz lead is down to 9, at 111-102 with 7:39 to go. Not really slamming the door shut. – 10:56 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The kings go on a 7-0 run and cut Utah’s lead to 111-102….7:39 remaining – 10:56 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🏠 @terrellowens in the house! pic.twitter.com/aooeOkqwWS – 10:51 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox has his 5th double-double of the season at Utah. Four of these have come since the trade. – 10:51 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
For the second time in as many nights, the Jazz have a 15-point lead with 10 minutes to go. How will this one turn out? – 10:50 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Richaun Holmes was ejected prior to the start of the fourth quarter. Don’t really have much of an explanation at this point. – 10:50 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Richaun Holmes got ejected during the quarter break. What a brutal, frustrating season it’s been for 22. – 10:49 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
📰 Baylor Bear Butler Beats Buzzer 📰
#TakeNote | @Jared Butler pic.twitter.com/uiX9p5Swt9 – 10:48 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Moe Harkless sighting. – 10:48 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Richaun Holmes with a tech. – 10:48 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Richaun Holmes got ejected somehow during the quarter break? – 10:48 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Richaun Holmes has been ejected – 10:47 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Richaun Holmes T’d up and ejected during the timeout – 10:47 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
💯 and counting
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/4ts3yqnkMN – 10:46 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Good third quarter from the Jazz. They lead the kings 100-88…..Jared Butler with a terrific move at the buzzer – 10:46 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 3Q: Jazz 100, Kings 88. Butler at the buzzer with his first bucket of the game. JC has 30p for the Jazz on 11-14 shooting. Don with 23p/5r/3a. Fox has 33p/9a for Sacramento. – 10:46 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 100-88 after 3Q. Nice work there by Butler to get an open look. This Kings team, I have to say, plays pretty selfishly at times. That, plus the Fox shots not going in like they did in the 1Q, is making the Jazz’s defense look much better. – 10:46 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings trail the Jazz 100-88 heading to the fourth. Running out of gas. Fox leads with 33 points, 9 assists. – 10:45 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
doing WORK 🔥
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/Y9ejICmauB – 10:40 PM Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
ICYMI: My piece on Klay Thompson consulting w/ Dominique Wilkins, Kevin Durant, Rudy Gay & Grant Hill on how to navigate his Achilles rehab. Klay: “The big thing that I learned from all of these guys is not to force anything.” on.nba.com/3t8tQWA – 10:40 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
30 pic.twitter.com/Uf9l9rbpZV – 10:39 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz have started to pull away a little, now leading 97-86. Setting the table for another blown lead. I like it. Or maybe not. We’ll see. 2:47 left 3Q. – 10:39 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz are getting out and running on nearly every play tonight, and that’s made all the difference. To do it on a B2B is notable, too. – 10:38 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Jordan Clarkson is on a heater . The Jazz lead the kings 97-86…2:47 remaining in the third quarter – 10:37 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox with the floater. He has 31 points, 9 assists. Kings just blew back-to-back assists for the double-double. – 10:37 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Spida’s up to 22 points 🕸
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ow3tquVA4m – 10:34 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Jazz up 10 in the second half against a bad team.
Kings have the Jazz in the danger zone. – 10:34 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
The last 3 emojis you used describe what it’s like watching Jordan heat up 👀🧨😱
#Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/YEy2qMOljp – 10:31 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
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Fox opens the third quarter with his fifth triple of the night, a new season-high 🦊
@De’Aaron Fox | #SacramentoProud pic.twitter.com/oqnWGozlo7 – 10:26 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones picks up his fourth foul. – 10:25 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox’s career-high in 3-point makes is 6, which he set in his rookie season. He’s up to 5 makes with 9:30 remaining in the 3rd. – 10:24 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Justin Holiday will miss the rest of tonight’s game against the Jazz due to a non-COVID illness. Donte DiVincenzo starts in Holiday’s place in the second half. – 10:22 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox has 5 threes tonight. Good luck to the rest of the league when Swipa is hitting from deep. Unguardable. – 10:22 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Donte DiVincenzo starts the third with Justin Holiday out with an illness. – 10:21 PM Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Jordan Clarkson getting whatever he wants vs. the Kings with 24 at half. And no Rudy Gobert.
Kings are wasting another great game by De’Aaron Fox. 22/6 so far. Since the Sabonis trade he’s averaging 28.2 points plus 6.5 assists with only 2.5 turnovers. Kings are only 4-9 though. pic.twitter.com/1BjUjZMgy9 – 10:18 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report:
Justin Holiday (non-
Covid illness) – OUT – 10:18 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
no breathing room? no problem pic.twitter.com/mPtqp8XJQR – 10:11 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Somebody had the @Utah Jazz wish Pierre Delecto a happy birthday during halftime on the jumbotron.
Checked @MittRomney’s actual birthday… 👀 pic.twitter.com/jvXCdRKbvq – 10:11 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Checking in 📋
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Yo1HVhQnl4 – 10:08 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Jazz outscored the Kings 15-4 over the final 3:54 to take a 71-67 halftime lead. De’Aaron Fox had two points in the second quarter after scoring 20 in the first. – 10:08 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
HALFTIME: Jazz 71, Kings 67. A real defensive clinic. Teams shot a combined 51-91 (56%). One positive for Utah: After allowing 20p to Fox in 1Q, he got just 2 in 2Q. JC, meanwhile, kept up his wild binge — now 24p overall on 9-11/6-8. Bogey added 14p, Don 13/4a, Royce 7/5r/4a. – 10:07 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 71-67 at the half. 145 ORtg for Utah, 136 DRtg.
Clarkson’s been awesome, attacking the Kings mismatches inside and out. Bogdanovic also has 14 points on just 6 shots. The defense has not been as strong, but the Jazz are just scoring at will. – 10:07 PM Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Best Western Conference unit:
#Suns: Paul, Booker, Bridges, Johnson, Ayton.
#Warriors: Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins, Green.
#Grizzlies: Morant, Bane, Brooks, Jackson, Jr., Adams.
#Jazz: Conley, Mitchell, Clarkson, Bogdanovic, Gobert.
Or different unit/different West team? – 10:07 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
Halftime: Jazz lead 71-67. Jordan Clarkson up to 24 points on 9/11 shooting and 6/8 from 3. His shot making has been ridiculous. – 10:06 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Flamethrower counter: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/AiJfeqzuB6 – 10:06 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox finally gets one to go in the second quarter. 22 points. Kings down 71-67 at the half. Defense has taken the night/season off. – 10:06 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
First half done: the Jazz lead Sacramento 71-67 – 10:06 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Jordan Clarkson getting right vs the Kings. Outside shot is automatic. – 10:05 PM Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Sneaker free agent Jordan Clarkson has been spotted in a variety of Kobes, Trae Young 1s, Yeezys, Converse and Rich Paul’s New Balances.
Who should JC sign with? pic.twitter.com/ooqBCJ9UVs – 10:05 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Clarkson is making everything. O’Neale is eurostepping. NAW is on the sidelines doing the griddy. The Jazz lead the Kings 71-65 – 10:04 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Heck of a run by the Jazz to close this half – 10:03 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Royce O’Neale just running the floor has given the Jazz a bunch of momentum.
Even on the bobble at the rim he gets a Clarkson three out of it.
You understand why Snyder preaches running basically every time he speaks. – 10:03 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Jordan. Taylor. Clarkson. – 10:03 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Jordan Clarkson is the human torch. – 10:03 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
back-to-the-basket Babo 🇭🇷
#TakeNote | @Bojan Bogdanovic pic.twitter.com/YMJzhdVT2F – 10:00 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
2:37 remaining in the first half: the Jazz trail the kings 65-60 – 9:59 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
we when bogey fakes out the camera man pic.twitter.com/5sRjc0VxQh – 9:56 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Caruso Effect: This is first time Bulls have scored 20 or more points off turnovers since the Feb. 16 Kings game, the last before the All-Star break – 9:56 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Barnes with a triple. Another assist for Fox. Kings up 61-54. – 9:54 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Donovan Mitchell is definitely favoring his right leg after taking a spill going to the rim earlier in the quarter. – 9:53 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Jeremy Lamb looking a little rusty. – 9:51 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
just watching art 🖼 pic.twitter.com/q7yuPhBiYQ – 9:51 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
We want to thank Cliff for spending his 🎂105th🎂 birthday with us! Best fans in the world
#ThisIsWhyWePlay pic.twitter.com/LGaPgpFrym – 9:49 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Oh my. Jazz just honored a fan named Cliff who turned 105 today, and who’s in attendance. – 9:46 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Jared Butler’s point guard minutes have been really good.
You can tell he’s still having to think through every possession on how he wants to attack, but he’s a +7 with four assists despite missing all three shot attempts.
That’s very good growth. – 9:46 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jared Butler’s been solid so far — 0-3 shooting but 4 assists, getting teammates involved. Jazz now lead 46-45 with 8:50 left til halftime. – 9:44 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The Jazz are on a 9-0 run and take a 46-45 lead over the kings – 9:44 PM Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Just a reminder that De’Aaron Fox continues to shine and is back to being the star the Kings believe he is.
You get this Fox for most of next season with Sabonis? Hard not to be really excited. – 9:43 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz retake the lead on quite the self-imposed trip by the Kings. Like what Jared Butler’s done so far… he has 4 assists on some really nice passes. – 9:43 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Second unit meltdown early in the second. Not great. 46-45 Jazz. – 9:43 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Fox on 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐄!🔥
@De’Aaron Fox hits four triples en route to a first quarter career-high 20 points 🦊 pic.twitter.com/Nh6ykbjAJc – 9:43 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Harrison Barnes is a Jazzman in his heart – 9:43 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Ok that no look pass from Jared Butler was positively wicked….like, I’m impressed Whiteside made the catch – 9:39 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
things that make you go 😧
#TakeNote | @Royce O’Neale pic.twitter.com/x7a5FkNsMb – 9:38 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
De’Aaron Fox with 20 points in the first quarter at Utah. 20 points is a new season-high for points in a quarter for a Kings player this season. – 9:37 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
flamethrower, flamethrowing 🥵 pic.twitter.com/g29PB4MSvN – 9:37 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings lead the Jazz 42-37 at the end of the first quarter. De’Aaron Fox is cooking with 20 points already. He’s 7 of 10 from the field, 4 of 5 from 3-point range and 2 for 2 at the line. – 9:36 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
End 1Q: Kings 42, Jazz 37. Utah puts up precisely zero resistance against De’Aaron Fox, who racks up 20p on 7-10/4-5, plus 4a. Kings made 16-22 shots (72.7%) and 5-7 from 3 (71.4%). Fortunately for them, JC was almost as hot — 14p on 5-6/4-5. – 9:36 PM Ryan Miller @millerjryan
De’Aaron Fox hangs 20 in the first quarter and the Kings lead 42-37. Jordan Clarkson’s shooting (4/5 from 3) is the reason the Jazz are even close. – 9:35 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead the Jazz 42-37 after 1Q. De’Aaron Fox is on fire. 20 points on 4/5 from 3. – 9:35 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Kings up 42-37 after 1Q. Sans Gobert and Conley, Jazz allow a 174 DRtg so far, but Clarkson is carrying them offensively on the other end. – 9:35 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
End of the first quarter in salt lake: the Jazz trail the kings 42-37…..Clarkson came off the bench and scored 14…. – 9:35 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
JC has 4 threes in the first quarter 🔥🔥🔥🔥 – 9:35 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🏹 @Danuel House 🏹 pic.twitter.com/iCXHCx8Ep9 – 9:33 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox is shooting 28.8% from 3-point range on the season. He hit 38.7% over the past 13 games and he’s 4 of 5 so far tonight with 16 points in the first quarter. – 9:32 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
1:39 remaining in the first quarter. The Jazz trail the kings 36-31 – 9:30 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
How many pull-up threes does Fox have to hit before the Jazz stop going under? – 9:29 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Richaun Holmes has a really nice rhythm going for a guy who has only appeared in one game since the All-Star break. – 9:28 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jared Butler minutes – 9:28 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Quin Snyder noted a few days ago that the Jazz are 30th in defense when they go small. They’ve now allowed 31 1Q points to a Kings team missing Domas Sabonis. – 9:27 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
The kings have 30 in the first quarter and we have three minutes remaining….. – 9:27 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Richaun Holmes looks like Richaun Holmes. Very good sight. – 9:27 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
pull 🔙
#TakeNote | @Jordan Clarkson pic.twitter.com/xpu4d7By4j – 9:26 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox is feeling it with 13 points in the first 7 minutes. He’s 3 of 4 from 3-point range. – 9:25 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
De’Aaron Fox now “literally” got flames shooting out his ass, a source on press row might suggest – 9:24 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
off to the Royces 🏁 pic.twitter.com/y1TkrNOt4S – 9:23 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs are able to get into and finish in the paint so far against the Pacers defense.
SA with 57% of their shots in the paint and 57% accuracy in the paint.
Getting into the paint had been tough for San Antonio against Toronto and Utah pic.twitter.com/XCRhPi0Cd0 – 9:22 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Eric Paschall and Jordan Clarkson are Utah’s first subs tonight with Gobert/Conley/Forrest out. Paschall is playing center. – 9:21 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Eric Paschall minutes – 9:21 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Jazz’s defense has been a little lax so far, as the Kings are getting too much space and drilling open looks — 6-9 overall, 3-4 from deep. Kings lead 17-11 with 6:47 left 1Q. – 9:19 PM Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
De’Aaron Fox starts cooking in Utah! #sacramentoproud – 9:19 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
6:47 remaining in the first quarter. The Jazz trail the kings 17-11 – 9:19 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox with his second triple of the first quarter. 8 points. Kings lead 17-11. – 9:18 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Listen. Fox is not a non shooter. Why are the Jazz so aggressively going under? Lol – 9:18 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
🕷 𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚛 🕷
#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/Is1t2nUxAI – 9:18 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Man. When the Jazz go under screens they don’t play around, do they? – 9:16 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox drills the triple. 12-6 Kings. – 9:16 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox nails the 18-foot jumper to open the scoring. 2-0 Kings. – 9:11 PM Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
The Spurs enter 2-26 when trailing by 15 points in a game this season.
The Spurs have trailed by 15 points in 6 of their last 8 games.
The only two 15-point comebacks were against Utah – 9:10 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Someone moved the coffee maker out of the media room before tonight’s Jazz game and now I have that same vulnerable feeling you get when you leave the house without your wallet. – 9:09 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
No Gobert or Conley tonight for the Jazz. It’s the Damian Jones vs. Hassan Whiteside battle that you’ve all been waiting for. – 9:05 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Danuel & Hassan stepping in 👥
#StartingLineup | @ZionsBank pic.twitter.com/L3GsKBxm9o – 9:04 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Meet Jael and learn about the experiences she’s having at @UUtah after receiving the #UtahJazzScholarship 🖤 pic.twitter.com/Gd70FDnWvZ – 8:51 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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👑 @De’Aaron Fox
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👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Trey Lyles
👑 @Damian Jones pic.twitter.com/ohVIw4PNnc – 8:41 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings at Utah Jazz – 3/12:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Justin Holiday
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Trey Lyles
C – Damian Jones – 8:34 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report at Utah Jazz – 3/12:
Domantas Sabonis (personal reasons) – OUT
Maurice Harkless (right ankle sprain) – AVAILABLE
Jeremy Lamb (left hip soreness) – AVAILABLE – 8:31 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
road drippin’ in SLC 💧 pic.twitter.com/Kf6c9PhV0x – 8:28 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The Utah Jazz has ruled out Rudy Gobert (left foot first metatarsal phalangeal joint sprain) and Mike Conley (rest) for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings. – 8:19 PM Eric Walden @tribjazz
Rudy Gobert is now OUT tonight with a left foot metatarsal Phalangeal joint sprain. So … where the toes meet the foot, basically. – 8:16 PM Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert (left foot strain) is out tonight against the Sacramento Kings. – 8:16 PM Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Rudy Gobert has been downgraded to OUT tonight with a left foot sprain. That brings the grand total to no Conley, Gobert or Trent Forrest along rotation players for the Utah Jazz – 8:15 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Rudy Gobert is ALSO out for tonight’s game against the Kings.
Left foot metatarsal sprain. – 8:15 PM Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Rudy Gobert is out tonight. – 8:15 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
mix & 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝 🦋🌹
#VivintCam | @vivint pic.twitter.com/v34Un4nED2 – 8:10 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
It’s Scholar Night at the Utah Jazz! Tune into the Jazz Pregame Show to hear more about these remarkable young people
📺 6:30 PM MT on @ATTSportsNetRM pic.twitter.com/H9YxrE3rjX – 8:03 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Recipients of the #UtahJazzScholarship are courtside to watch warmups 🖤 pic.twitter.com/Qsc0tPIwZl – 7:55 PM Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Damian Jones will start at center for the Kings tonight. Richaun Holmes will come from the bench. “Definetely will play”, Alvin Gentry mentioned. #sacramentoproud – 7:39 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Damian Jones will start in place of Domantas Sabonis tonight vs. the Jazz. Richaun Holmes will come off the bench. – 7:39 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones will start at center. – 7:38 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Alvin Gentry on Domantas Sabonis: “He’s out for personal reasons. It’s not any big deal. I think he’ll be back soon.” – 7:38 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says he’ll bring Donte DiVincenzo off the bench again tonight vs. the Jazz. – 7:37 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Donte DiVincenzo will continue to come off the bench. – 7:37 PM Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Moe Harkless and Jeremy Lamb will be game-time decisions for the Kings vs the Jazz. Richaun Holmes will play. #sacramentoproud – 7:36 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Richaun Holmes will play. Moe Harkless and Jeremy Lamb are game time decisions. Gentry thought all three will play, but nothing for sure yet. – 7:36 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry confirms Richaun Holmes will play tonight. Maurice Harkless and Jeremy Lamb will be game-time decisions. – 7:36 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Here’s what a 1 to 16 playoff would look like with no conferences this year:
1) PHX vs 16) LAC
8) DAL vs 9) CHI
4) MIA vs 13) MIN
5) MIL vs 12) CLE
3) GSW vs 14) TOR
6) UTA vs 11) DEN
2) MEM vs 15) BKN
7) PHI vs 10) BOS
Which 4 teams make the semi-finals? – 5:39 PM Royce O’Neale @BucketsONeale00
I know coach drew not leaving Baylor, Baylor legend 🙏🏾💚💫
SicEm Bears – 5:29 PM Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Coming to the game tonight and want to bring items for the humanitarian drive to aid Ukraine?
Bring socks, hats, gloves, coats and more to @vivintarena or several more locations listed at the link below
https://t.co/VBldL5zExc pic.twitter.com/4tnc4aBmhx – 4:54 PM Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Mike Conley had been added to the @Utah Jazz injury report for tonight.
Trent Forrest is also out.
Could mean extra minutes for NAW or Jared Butler. – 4:32 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings gameday live: Sabonis ruled out for Sacramento; Bogdanovic returns for Utah Jazz
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 4:08 PM