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.