The Heat’s balanced scoring has them nine points clear at the break, with Sacramento needing a response after halftime.
Miami leads 68-59 at halftime Sunday after scoring 34 points in each of the first two quarters, while Sacramento managed 30 and 29. Bam Adebayo has 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has added 14 points and five rebounds. Kings guard Darius Acuff Jr. has kept Sacramento in range with 15 points and six assists, while Zach LaVine has 10 points. The Heat entered at 3-6 with the No. 21 power index ranking, ahead of the 1-8 Kings at No. 27; after the break, Sacramento needs to trim the deficit without losing Acuff’s playmaking spark.
Key Performers
Bam Adebayo (Miami): 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 steals Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami): 14 points, 5 rebounds Darius Acuff Jr. (Sacramento): 15 points, 6 assists