Miami’s first-half cushion and Klay Thompson’s seven threes carried the Heat to a 114-108 road win.
Miami beat Sacramento 114-108 on Sunday, today in Eastern time. The Heat built a 68-59 halftime lead with 34 points in each of the first two quarters, and Sacramento finished six points short. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered 29 points on 14-of-23 shooting, with 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks and 5 turnovers. Klay Thompson added 23 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 7-of-13 from three, plus 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks and no turnovers. Davion Mitchell chipped in 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 3 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 block and 2 turnovers. Darius Acuff Jr. led Sacramento with 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal and 5 turnovers.
Key Performers
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 29 PTS, 14 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK, 5 TO; 14/23 FG Klay Thompson (Miami): 23 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, 2 BLK, 0 TO; 8/15 FG, 7/13 3PT Darius Acuff Jr. (Sacramento): 32 PTS, 5 REB, 10 AST, 1 STL, 5 TO; 11/21 FG
Standings Impact
Miami moves from 3-6 to 4-6, while Sacramento drops from 1-8 to 1-9. The Heat entered ranked 21st in the power index; the Kings were 27th.
DYMA Insight
Miami’s 68-point first half created the margin it needed: Sacramento outscored the Heat by 4 in the fourth, but still couldn’t erase the deficit. Acuff’s 32-point, 10-assist performance kept the Kings in striking distance, but Thompson’s 7 threes helped Miami preserve the win.