Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 22 | 22 | 32 | 37 | 113 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 37 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Kings squeaked past the Heat 115-113. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. Heat's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.