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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Sacramento KingsKings
74
away
Chemistry Cold
Miami HeatHeat
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Sacramento KingsKings 16 21 21 16 74
Miami HeatHeat 37 26 26 29 118

After Action Report

The Heat rolled past the Kings 118-74. Heat's scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Heat; fresh off a statement win, the Heat stayed locked in. The Heat locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Kings utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Heat · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Heat · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Kings · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Kings · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.