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Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
81
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Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
117
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 22 20 19 20 81
Sacramento KingsKings 40 31 23 23 117

After Action Report

The Kings blew the doors off the Spurs 117-81. The Spurs couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Spurs' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends; Spurs' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Spurs · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.