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Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
103
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Phoenix SunsSuns 34 32 37 0 103
Sacramento KingsKings 18 35 39 20 112

After Action Report

The Kings edged the Suns 112-103. Kings' offense had its way with the Suns. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Suns looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.