Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Phoenix SunsSuns
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 26 | 19 | 32 | 97 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 33 | 23 | 20 | 31 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Phoenix, the Suns pulled away from the Kings 107-97. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Suns answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Suns' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Suns locker room is humming, and it showed. Suns' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.