Posted: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:53 am | Updated: 1:16 am, Tue Jan 9, 2018.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Out of sync for most of the first three quarters, the San Antonio Spurs got a big lift from LaMarcus Aldridge down the stretch and an even bigger boost off the bench from Davis Bertans.

With star forward Kawhi Leonard sidelined indefinitely by a left shoulder tear, it was the perfect combination to keep San Antonio's three-year winning streak against Sacramento going.

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Aldridge, Bertans lead Spurs to comeback win over Kings