Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 35 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 113 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 24 | 26 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Suns 114-113. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.