Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Phoenix SunsSuns
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 27 | 41 | 25 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns rolled past the Kings 126-99. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Suns; Suns' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.