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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
103
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 33 28 19 23 103
Sacramento KingsKings 28 31 27 23 109

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings held off the Heat 109-103. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. The Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.