Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 24 | 31 | 24 | 23 | 7 | 109 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 19 | 21 | 34 | 28 | 12 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Kings survived the Heat 114-109 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Kings; Heat's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Kings · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Heat · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.