Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 38 | 38 | 28 | 28 | 132 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 34 | 38 | 26 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Spurs squeaked past the Kings 132-127. Spurs controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Spurs; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Spurs. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Kings · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.