Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 35 | 22 | 22 | 116 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Suns 116-111. Kings torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.