Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 22 | 30 | 16 | 96 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 26 | 34 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings outlasted the Suns 110-96. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.