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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
122
away
Chemistry Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
135
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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.