Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 20 | 37 | 39 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings held off the Heat 129-122. The Kings got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.