Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
140
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 34 | 36 | 37 | 33 | 140 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 34 | 29 | 39 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Suns downed the Kings 140-127. Suns controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Suns stayed locked in; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.