The Golden 1 arena in Sacramento looks like the mothership from the science fiction series V, but instead of containing reptilian aliens, it is the home of one of the best big men in the league, DeMarcus Cousins and probably the only coach who can make him play hard every night, Dave Joerger. Unfortunately for the Kings, Cousins doesn't have a lot of help, and against a deep and well-coached team like the San Antonio Spurs they don't have enough firepower to hang with them, at least most of the time.
Pau Gasol leads Spurs to a win, but a late run by the Kings becomes a teachable moment
