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The Phoenix Suns defeated the Sacramento Kings 114–103 on March 3 at Golden 1 Center, with the visitors' three-point barrage proving decisive in a matchup that finished well under the Vegas total of 224.5. J. Green led Phoenix with 20 points, while G. Allen added 18, as the Suns connected on 19 three-pointers and shot 45.7 percent overall. Sacramento countered with M. Raynaud's 22 points and P. Achiuwa's 18, but the Kings managed only 7 threes on 45.6 percent shooting. The decisive second quarter swung the game in Phoenix's favor—the Suns outscored Sacramento 37–25 in that frame to build separation they would not relinquish. Phoenix's superior three-point volume (19 vs. 7) and ball movement (31 assists vs. 25) overwhelmed Sacramento's defense, which posted a 113.5 defensive rating. The Kings' 14 turnovers and 20-point deficit in rebounding (53–40) compounded their inefficiency. Phoenix's offensive rating of 113.5 and defensive rating of 104.1 underscored their two-way control. The Suns' second-quarter explosion and perimeter dominance signal continued momentum as they push deeper into the season.
