Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 15 | 17 | 25 | 32 | 89 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 24 | 16 | 31 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Kings snuck past the Heat 94-89. Ugly basketball, but the Kings did just enough. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.