Thu Dec 23, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Miami HeatHeat
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Sacramento KingsKings
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami HeatHeat | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 117 |
| Sacramento KingsKings | 40 | 32 | 23 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Kings outlasted the Heat 123-117. Kings torched the Heat on the offensive end. Kings' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Kings' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Kings' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Kings · 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Heat · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.