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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
140
away
Chemistry Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
137
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 36 38 27 39 140
Sacramento KingsKings 39 33 32 33 137

After Action Report

The Heat snuck past the Kings 140-137. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Heat carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Kings answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.