Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 35 | 25 | 24 | 112 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 34 | 24 | 16 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Suns fended off the Kings 112-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Suns sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Suns carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Suns per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Suns · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.