The San Antonio Spurs turned Golden 1 Center into their own personal shooting gallery on Tuesday night, burying the Sacramento Kings 132-104 and rewriting the franchise record book from long range. San Antonio drilled 25 three-pointers, a new team mark, and piled up a season-high 41 assists, turning what was supposed to be a competitive matchup into a one-sided blowout before the home crowd could even settle in.
The avalanche started early and never really let up. In the first half alone, the Spurs shot 62.5% from the field and 60.9% from beyond the arc, racing out to a 78-47 halftime lead that effectively ended any suspense. The victory pushed San Antonio to 51-18 and extended a blistering run that has the team at 19-2 since Feb. 1, a stretch fueled by ball movement and wide-open looks that keep defenses chasing shadows, according to San Antonio Express-News.
Victor Wembanyama sat comfortably at the center of the onslaught, leading a balanced attack with 18 points on 7-of-14 shooting and eight rebounds. Six of his teammates also scored in double figures, and 10 different Spurs knocked down at least one three-pointer. That unselfish approach powered the 41-assist night that left Sacramento a step slow and scrambling on most possessions, per NBA.com.
Champagnie Goes Nuclear
Julian Champagnie supplied much of the early shock to the system, catching fire from deep and never cooling off. He went 5-for-7 from three-point range and finished with 17 points, setting a franchise record with his 11th game of at least five made threes this season. "We did a great job feeding Champagnie the ball," coach Mitch Johnson said, crediting deliberate reads and fast decisions that repeatedly freed him up on the perimeter, according to San Antonio Express-News.
French Rivalry And A Kings Response
On the other side, French rookie Maxime Raynaud did everything he could to keep Sacramento afloat, erupting for a season-high 32 points and nine rebounds. His effort, though, was no match for San Antonio's perimeter barrage. DeMar DeRozan, who had carried the scoring load in a recent Kings win, managed just two points this time as Sacramento's offense sputtered down the stretch, as reported by ESPN.
Depth, Momentum And What Comes Next
The performance reinforced how much the Spurs' depth and pass-first style have become their calling card, keeping them on top of the Western Conference standings at 51-18. With consistent shooting and a roster packed with players who can hurt defenses from multiple spots, San Antonio heads into the season's final leg with plenty of momentum as the conference tightens and teams jockey for playoff position. Full game details and the complete box score are available via NBA.com.
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