Slow starts are a thing now for the Spurs, and it’s not a good thing. The Kings scored the first nine points of the game and led by a dozen halfway through the quarter. The Spurs righted the ship by going inside and dominating the smaller Kings with their size and strength. Pau Gasol led the Spurs in scoring with 22 points.
The Spurs looked awful at the start of the game, and the hungry Kings took advantage as they got to every loose ball and hit their open shots. Pop let the Spurs starters try to figure it out, but after the Kings rushed to a 14-2 lead, he had to call timeout.