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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
99
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 29 33 26 27 115
Sacramento KingsKings 27 26 22 24 99

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Heat pulled away from the Kings 115-99. Heat's offense had its way with the Kings. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; Heat's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.