Sat Apr 16, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
145
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento KingsKings | 43 | 38 | 26 | 38 | 145 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 30 | 36 | 35 | 36 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Kings held off the Suns 145-137. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Kings cashed in. The Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Kings bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Suns · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.