Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 24 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 100 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns snuck past the Kings 103-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Suns' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.