⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Spurs stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game. A much tighter, lower scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ SAC better than we expected
+8Q130-22
-7Q218-27
-1Q323-24
+1Q413-11
▼ SA better than we expected
The first quarter was where it moved most, 8 points better than our numbers for the Kings.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Spurs won, and why the Kings did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 34 free throws to their 21- Looked after the ball, fifteen turnovers to their 21
- Won the second chances, fifteen offensive rebounds to seven
Key battles
7Offensive rebounds15
12Free throws made23
4Blocks8
6Threes made3
📊The numbers
| SAC | SA | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% | Shooting from the field | 39% |
| 6 | Threes made | 3 |
| 32% | Three-point accuracy | 43% |
| 12 | Free throws made | 23 |
| 59 | Rebounds | 64 |
| 7 | Offensive rebounds | 15 |
| 19 | Assists | 20 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 18 | Points off turnovers | 25 |
| 21 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 11 | Steals | 11 |
| 4 | Blocks | 8 |
