Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
127
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 27 | 35 | 23 | 42 | 127 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 33 | 9 | 37 | 11 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Spurs buried the Kings 127-90. The breakneck pace played right into Spurs' hands. The Spurs owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Spurs · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.