Sun Jan 23, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 33 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 33 | 24 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Spurs upended the Kings 122-120. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Spurs' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.