Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
San Antonio SpursSpurs
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio SpursSpurs | 37 | 33 | 20 | 26 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 26 | 23 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Spurs squeaked past the Kings 116-112. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Spurs pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Spurs bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Spurs per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Spurs · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
