Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
109
away
Sacramento KingsKings
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 27 | 30 | 21 | 31 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Suns 113-109. The Kings won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Kings carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Suns' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.