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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
132
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 30 27 30 30 8 10 135
Sacramento KingsKings 25 28 29 35 8 7 132

After Action Report

The Heat squeaked past the Kings 135-132 in double overtime. The tempo dragged the Kings into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Heat's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Heat. The Heat bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.