Jazz Defeat Kings, 121-99
The Utah Jazz defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 121-99, at Golden 1 Center on Sunday.

Utah needed a win here to secure the best record in the NBA and they got it in dominating fashion. In fact, they led 64-49 at the half and carried a 24-point lead into the fourth quarter. The Jazz shot 21-of-25 from the free-throw line while the Kings shot just 6-of-10. In addition, Utah out-rebounded Sacramento, 50-39, while outscoring their bench, 60-40.

The Jazz (52-20) starters were led by Bojan Bogdanovic, tallying 18 points, six rebounds and four assists. Jordan Clarkson led the team in scoring, providing 33 points, two rebounds, three assists and two steals off the bench. Rudy Gobert had 13 points and 16 rebounds while Mike Conley finished with 11 points, six rebounds, nine assists and three steals.

The Kings (31-41) were led by Damian Jones and his 19 points and five boards. Buddy Hield accrued 13 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. Louis King compiled 12 points, three rebounds, three assists and three steals while Terence Davis led the bench with 20 points, three rebounds and two steals. Delon Wright had just seven points, three rebounds and three assists.

Utah finished the season with the best record in the NBA and will have homecourt advantage throughout the postseason. Sacramento finishes 12th in the west and will miss the playoffs yet again.
Posted on: 5/16/2021 9:42 PM
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