Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 97 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 25 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Heat fended off the Kings 97-91. The Kings couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Heat. The Heat came in with something to prove after a loss; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.