Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 23 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 105 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 32 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Heat survived the Kings 105-104. Heat controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Heat's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; shots just aren't falling for the Kings lately. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. Heat's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.