Wed Apr 20, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 36 | 23 | 24 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 39 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Suns snuck past the Kings 116-112. The Suns got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Kings' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Kings' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.