Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 89 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 22 | 35 | 22 | 17 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Kings edged the Heat 96-89. The Heat couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Kings. Fresh off a statement win, the Kings stayed locked in; the Heat carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Kings · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.