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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
99
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 24 29 29 27 109
Sacramento KingsKings 19 20 30 30 99

After Action Report

The Heat handled the Kings 109-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.