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Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Miami HeatHeat 24 28 29 27 108
Sacramento KingsKings 22 31 36 22 111

After Action Report

In Sacramento, the Kings survived the Heat 111-108. Kings controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Kings' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Heat came in with something to prove after a loss. The Kings locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Kings per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Kings · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.