SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Utah Jazz look to build off their blazing hot start to the season as they take on the Sacramento Kings in the second game of the year.
The Jazz shocked not just local fans, but the entire NBA world, as they blew out the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Sacramento lost its first game in Phoenix. The Friday matchup against Utah is the home opener.
Last season, the Kings swept the season series with the Jazz, winning all four matchups by an average of 20 points.
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Pregame
first road game of the season in Sacramento ✈️
⏰ 8:00PM MT
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📓 https://t.co/8oh3MI2Gy7#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/x1dMxbNNPb
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 24, 2025
Ace Bailey still coming off the bench for the @utahjazz. #TakeNote | @kslsports pic.twitter.com/Nwwfn5MSpR
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
🏔️ Key 🏔️ Svi 🏔️ Walk 🏔️ Flip 🏔️ Lau 🏔️#StartingLineup pic.twitter.com/4wQB8S5h9y
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
First Quarter
🏁 @Sviat_10 three to get things goin’ on the west coast 🏁 pic.twitter.com/zIanmuPmIs
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
that’s 𝟱 from Flip, quick #TakeNote | @kylefilipowski pic.twitter.com/xKRZmeqQ8M
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
Utah’s defensive rotations were excellent on Wednesday. A little late there, and LaVine makes them pay from three. Will Hardy instantly calls a timeout.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
Will Hardy is very unhappy with the @utahjazz giving up a wide open three to Zach LaVine, leading to a quick TO with 8:38 left in the first.
Jazz up 10-7. #takenote pic.twitter.com/NxMKsrTmfm
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2025
Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh, and Ace Bailey first off the bench for Utah. #TakeNote
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
make way for Markkanen 🛣️ pic.twitter.com/n93IAaljGc
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
WHAT A BLOCK BY KEYONTE. OH MY.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
Keyonte George has had a few shockingly good blocked shot highlights in his career.
Honestly, considering the rotation, that might be the best one.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
𝙰𝙲𝙲𝙴𝚂𝚂 𝙺𝙴𝚈: 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐃#TakeNote | @keyonte1george pic.twitter.com/cNsJYOtvDI
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
Two quick ‘welcome to the NBA’ moments for Walt Clayton, courtesy of professional scorer Zach LaVine.
LaVine dribbled right past him for a layup, then threw his body into him for an and-one on back-to-back possessions.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
💲when the brice is right💲 pic.twitter.com/MbCkFecLxI
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
Zach LaVine pump fakes to send Walt Clayton flying, and then buries the middy over Ace Bailey’s outstretched arms.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
A clunky first quarter from the @UtahJazz bench, who gave up an early lead to the @SacramentoKings.
Jazz trail 31-24 heading into the second period. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ApXBS63mvv
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2025
Second Quarter
Walt to the cup,
it’s a 7-0 run 🫡 pic.twitter.com/DtG5Lo6svW
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
I think the Jazz got one in Walt Clayton Jr.
His pace and basketball IQ offensively are so good.
If the shot comes around like it did in college he’s going to be a major weapon.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
The Jazz open the second quarter on a 7-0 run to tie the game at 31-31. Best thing Utah can do this year is stay in it through the highs and lows of 48 minutes.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
With eight minutes left in the first half, the @utahjazz trail the @SacramentoKings 36-33.
Jazz have eight first-half turnovers, which have disrupted their offensive flow. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/MdqPjuDdAL
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2025
Keyonte’s activity in passing lanes and overall on defense has been great so far this year.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
His touch has been off since returning from the illness.
Needs to get some freebies at the charity stripe. https://t.co/xpjrGEq58H
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
Walker Kessler’s zero field goal attempts and five turnovers are a big reason the Jazz have struggled so far in the first half here.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
off balance, no problem#TakeNote | @keyonte1george pic.twitter.com/q1w81uQ1RO
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
at the half, comin’ right back!#TakeNote pic.twitter.com/aii6tG0vYg
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
At the half the @utahjazz trail the @sacramentokings 49-46.
Lauri Markkanen’s 12 points lead the Jazz who have struggled offensively. #TakeNote pic.twitter.com/ApXBS63mvv
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 25, 2025
Considering the turnovers (12) and shooting splits (38%/27%), trailing by three at halftime is pretty good. Utah’s defense through six quarters is much better than I think anyone expected it to be.
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) October 25, 2025
The Jazz aren’t getting any easy offense, but a good defensive half has kept this game close.
Ideally, this is where Ace Bailey will be able to carry a large load for the team when he finds his sea legs, but he’s now 1-11 from the floor to start his career.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 25, 2025
Third Quarter
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— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) October 25, 2025
Fourth Quarter
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops, on Instagram @BensHoops, or on BlueSky.
Chandler Holt is a co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast, a Locals In The NFL Insider, and Digital Sports Producer for KSLSports.com. Follow Chandler on X for Utah Jazz and Locals In The NFL updates.
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