Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 28 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 101 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 28 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Heat 102-101. Every possession went the Kings way. Kings' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Heat steamroller is in full effect right now. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Heat · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.