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The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Sacramento Kings 132–104 on March 17 at Golden 1 Center, delivering a decisive road victory that underscored their offensive firepower and defensive intensity. San Antonio's balanced attack featured Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson each scoring 18 points, while the Spurs shot 51.6 percent from the field and drained 25 three-pointers, far exceeding Sacramento's 14 from deep. The visitors' defensive prowess proved suffocating, holding the Kings to 44.1 percent shooting and forcing them into a 132.4 defensive rating. San Antonio's first half was particularly dominant, combining for 78 points across the opening two quarters, establishing a cushion Sacramento never threatened. The Spurs' 41 assists on 132 points reflected crisp ball movement, while their 50 rebounds and plus-6 turnover margin (6 turnovers versus Sacramento's 8) controlled the glass and tempo. Sacramento's M. Raynaud led the Kings with 32 points in a losing effort, but the home team's 103.3 offensive rating proved insufficient. The 28-point margin exceeded the Vegas total of 233.5 by 30.5 points, highlighting San Antonio's suffocating execution. The Spurs' road dominance strengthens their playoff positioning.
