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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
113
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Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
87
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 31 32 18 32 113
Phoenix SunsSuns 25 30 13 19 87

After Action Report

In Phoenix, the Kings demolished the Suns 113-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.