Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Sacramento KingsKings
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 18 | 36 | 27 | 35 | 116 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 34 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Sacramento, the Heat took care of the Kings 116-104. The Kings had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Heat's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Kings ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Heat bench chemistry carried them. The Kings rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Kings · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.