Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Sacramento KingsKings
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 100 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 25 | 32 | 23 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Kings snuck past the Heat 105-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Kings' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.