Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Sacramento KingsKings
128
away
Phoenix SunsSuns
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 36 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 128 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Kings outlasted the Suns 128-118. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss; Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.