Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
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Sacramento KingsKings
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 26 | 28 | 26 | 34 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 35 | 30 | 21 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Kings held off the Suns 120-114. The breakneck pace played right into Kings' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; the Suns came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.