Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
114
away
Chemistry
Cold
Sacramento KingsKings
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 33 | 21 | 28 | 32 | 114 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 23 | 31 | 24 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Heat snuck past the Kings 114-112. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Heat pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Kings. The Heat rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.