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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
128
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
124
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
San Antonio SpursSpurs 29 41 25 33 128
Sacramento KingsKings 30 29 33 32 124

After Action Report

The Spurs snuck past the Kings 128-124. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs couldn't shake the cold spell; Spurs' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Spurs' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Spurs · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.