Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 31 | 19 | 30 | 24 | 104 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 17 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Suns pulled away from the Kings 104-92. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.