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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
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Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
96
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 26 27 24 24 101
Sacramento KingsKings 23 23 26 24 96

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Spurs snuck past the Kings 101-96. Every possession went the Spurs way. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.