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Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
118
away
Chemistry Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
89
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 24 33 39 22 118
Phoenix SunsSuns 21 15 34 19 89

After Action Report

The Kings rolled past the Suns 118-89. Kings torched the Suns on the offensive end. The Kings looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Suns' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Suns · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Suns · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.