Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 122 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 29 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Kings fended off the Heat 130-122. The Heat had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Kings; the Kings came in with something to prove after a loss. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Heat · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.