Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 27 | 37 | 27 | 31 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Heat buried the Kings 122-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Heat cashed in. The Kings played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.