Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 22 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 27 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings edged the Spurs 117-109. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Kings pushed the pace until the other side broke; Spurs' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Spurs · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Spurs · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.