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Thu Jan 27, 2005 · 9:30 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
117
away
Chemistry Steady
San Antonio SpursSpurs
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 21 32 33 31 117
San Antonio SpursSpurs 30 26 29 19 104

After Action Report

In San Antonio, the Kings took care of the Spurs 117-104. The Spurs had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; the Kings bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Kings bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.