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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
110
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 27 26 32 25 110
Sacramento KingsKings 25 18 30 24 97

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Heat took care of the Kings 110-97. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Heat answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.