Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 31 | 28 | 26 | 37 | 122 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 48 | 25 | 42 | 20 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Suns handled the Kings 135-122. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Suns' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Suns. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.