Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
131
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 41 | 30 | 27 | 33 | 131 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Spurs held off the Kings 131-123. The Spurs got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Spurs answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Kings steamroller is in full effect right now. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.