Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Sacramento KingsKings
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 21 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 77 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 30 | 20 | 40 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Kings demolished the Heat 118-77. Kings' scorers couldn't be contained. The Kings owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Kings couldn't shake the cold spell. The Heat looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
