Tue Feb 8, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Phoenix SunsSuns
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 21 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Suns ran roughshod over the Kings 122-90. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Suns bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.