Duncan leads Spurs past Kings
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11/16/2008 -
Sacramento, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tim Duncan finished with 20 points, which
included the game's final two baskets, as the San Antonio Spurs held on for a
90-88 win over the Sacramento Kings.
Duncan also had 10 rebounds, while Michael Finley scored 21 for San Antonio,
which has won two in a row. Roger Mason added 18 points in the win for the
Spurs, who hadn't won two games in a row this season entering Sunday's
matchup.
John Salmons led the way with 31 points for the Kings, who have lost two in a
row. Beno Udrih had 16 points for Sacramento, while Brad Miller added 10
points and eight rebounds, but missed the potential game-tying shot late in
the game.
In a back-and-forth fourth quarter, a Salmons jumper with about 2 1/2 minutes
left gave the Kings an 86-84 edge. After a minute passed, Duncan drew a foul,
leading to a Finley basket to tie the game.
Udrih was then fouled on a cutting layup attempt with 1:11 on the clock, and
made both to put Sacramento back in front. Duncan, though, answered by making
a smooth one-handed shot close to the basket, and the Kings called a timeout
with 46.5 ticks remaining.
Sacramento missed on its next possession, and Duncan grabbed the rebound, then
made a layup on the other end for the 90-88 Spurs lead with less than 15
seconds left.
Miller got the ball on the ensuing Kings possession, but missed badly on his
shot from the right side. Duncan grabbed the rebound and was immediately
fouled, but missed both shots. Miller got the rebound off the second miss,
giving the Kings one last chance, but Quincy Douby's desperation three missed
the rim completely, sealing the Spurs' win.
The Spurs struggled offensively in the first quarter, and trailed 23-15 going
into the second, where they stormed back to take a 43-42 lead at halftime. The
Kings had a double-digit lead in the third quarter, but the Spurs closed out
the stanza with an 8-2 run -- ending in a pair of Jacque Vaughn free throws
that pulled San Antonio within 72-68 headed into the fourth.
Game Notes
Douby had 12 points in defeat for Sacramento...Vaughn had 10 points for the
Spurs, while Matt Bonner finished with 11 and seven boards...Kings guard Kevin
Martin has missed the past four games with an ankle injury.
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