Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 29 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 20 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Kings 101-99. The Spurs won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Spurs' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Spurs played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Spurs · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Spurs · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.