Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
78
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 24 | 10 | 27 | 17 | 78 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 35 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Kings blew the doors off the Suns 127-78. The Suns had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Kings steamroller is in full effect right now. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.