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Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
95
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
103
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 16 23 24 32 95
Sacramento KingsKings 23 31 21 28 103

After Action Report

The Kings outlasted the Suns 103-95. The Suns couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.