Kings Rally Past Heat, 111-110, Despite 15-Point Deficit
Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with 0.7 seconds left, and the Sacramento Kings rallied from 15 points down to beat the Miami Heat 111-110 on Monday night.
Game Summary
DeAaron Fox scored 28 points, DeMar DeRozan finished with 26, and Sabonis added 16 points, 16 rebounds, and seven assists for the Kings. Jimmy Butler scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, and Tyler Herro added 27 for the Heat. Bam Adebayo, who had his Olympic gold medal banner unfurled, scored 16 points, and rookie Pelle Larsson contributed 13 for Miami.
Takeaways
- Sacramento was without Kevin Huerter due to illness, and Keon Ellis started in his place.
- Kevin Love was back on the bench after being away for the first five games due to a personal matter, but did not play. Jaime Jaquez Jr. was also out with gastroenteritis.
Key Moment
Miami was up by five with 1:11 left when DeRozan got a four-point play, starting a game-ending 8-2 Kings run.
Key Stat
The Heat led by 15 early in the third quarter but were outscored 37-17 in that quarter. They have been outscored 137-71 in four third quarters at home this season, and have been outscored by 20 or more points in third quarters eight times in 1,119 games at their current arena.
Up Next
The Kings host Toronto on Wednesday, while the Heat begin a six-game road trip in Phoenix on Wednesday.
Conclusion
The Kings’ comeback victory marked their sixth win in 31 all-time games at the FTX Arena in Miami. Sabonis’ clutch play at the end helped Sacramento improve to 6-31 all-time in Miami.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What was the final score in the game?
A: The Sacramento Kings defeated the Miami Heat 111-110.
Q: Who scored the winning basket for the Kings?
A: Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with 0.7 seconds left.
Q: What was the Heat’s record at home in third quarters this season?
A: The Heat were outscored 137-71 in four third quarters at home this season.
Q: Who was out of the game for the Heat?
A: Kevin Love was back on the bench but did not play, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. was out with gastroenteritis.
