The last time the Kings and Jazz met, Utah got lucky when Kevin Martin got injured and had to leave the game.  At the time, he was killing them with 25 points and a baker’s dozen free throw attempts.  The Jazz went into the fourth and led by three.

And the apparently in Sacramento the fourth quarter is when they start serving buffet, all you can eat, force-fed style.  Except the only thing in the buffet is salmon mashed potatoes, salmon sticks, and red jello with slices of salmon in it.  John Salmons scored thirteen straight at one point and Artest added 8 of his 23 in the fourth.  The Kings ended up winning by ten.

But the Jazz are better at home and crushed the Kings back in November in their last trip to the ESA.  The Kings will have Martin back though as well as Mike Bibby.  And of course Artest will be back in full-effect.

So while this won’t be a walk in the park, the Jazz should take care of business at home.  And should you get lucky enough, I may get some live blogging in.

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