Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
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Sacramento KingsKings
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 29 | 36 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Suns 116-114. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Kings looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.