Heat vs. Kings: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Miami Heat (23-14) play against the Sacramento Kings (22-22) at Golden 1 Center

Game Time: 6:00 PM EST on Sunday January 2, 2022

Miami Heat 113, Sacramento Kings 115 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
Ugly game, but Lakers hold off Timberwolves, 108-103…
-Lebron 26pts 7rebs 5ast 3stls
-Monk 22pts 2blks
-Westbrook 20pts 5ast (9 turnovers)
-Avery 14pts 4rebs 4steals
-Carmelo 14pts
Lakers now 19-19 on season…Next game Tues vs Kings
@ESPNLosAngeles – 11:56 PM Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Sun
Josh Giddey, 17 pts, 13 reb, 14 ast, 4 stl, 3-5 3P
Omer Yurtseven, 22 pts, 16 reb, 1 stl
Evan Mobley, 24 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast
Darius Washington, 20 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk
Franz Wagner, 14 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk – 11:50 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Dropped a new podcast on Fox’s big night vs. Miami and give some love to Damian Jones:
🔊: https://t.co/QSpri1aZNB
📺: https://t.co/3jwXKQbN6r pic.twitter.com/AX3nmSeh3S – 11:34 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Buddy Hield’s hot shooting, De’Aaron Fox’s big fourth quarter and Damian Jones’ second career double-double help Sacramento Kings snap Miami Heat’s five-game winning streak
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 11:31 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox on his effectiveness from the free throw line (14/15) and his defensive effort, including the way his Kings defended the final play of Sunday’s 115-113 win over Miami.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/2IA1cpsrHQ pic.twitter.com/GVNnSdqPNy – 10:30 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat falls to Kings despite career night from rookie Omer Yurtseven. Takeaways and postgame reaction from the two-point loss miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Butler on his missed floater at the end: “I just smoked a layup.” – 10:17 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“We need to just stay on a steady pace instead of being on a rollercoaster.” -De’Aaron Fox – 10:01 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Come talk Kings! twitter.com/i/spaces/1rmxP… – 9:58 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The Kings scored 100+ points! Power up at your local Power Market to receive this special offer!
@MYPMSTORE | https://t.co/ospWF3hGrg pic.twitter.com/tzti6vpEg2 – 9:56 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The final play, how the Kings defended Jimmy Butler’s attempt to tie the game, only to walk away victorious & Alvin Gentry’s assessment of Sacramento’s effort following Sunday’s 115-113 victory.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/6lBZHLNJOZ pic.twitter.com/XBpBUyN06q – 9:47 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
After tonight’s Kings win over the Heat, Buddy Hield talks about finding his stroke, burying 7-three’s and how his shot attempts have varied from game to game.
FULL VIDEO: https://t.co/6lBZHLNJOZ pic.twitter.com/wkejDtzKL5 – 9:36 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
It’s time for NIIIIIIIGHT CHAT!
Talking about the Kings win over Miami here:
youtube.com/watch?v=8w3krk… – 9:26 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Kings withstand the Heat at home, 115-113 👑🙌
A collective effort all around as @Damian Jones (18 PTS, 10 REB) stepped up and put up his first double-double of the season. pic.twitter.com/k3A5MQw3bh – 9:24 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“Everything is coming together right now and I’m going to try to keep it that way.” -Damian Jones pic.twitter.com/igjStC1kC4 – 9:23 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Buddy Hield doesn’t like my beard.
He said: “You need to shave that shit off, bro.” – 9:17 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry on Jimmy Butler’s final look:
“Jimmy got a great shot. We’re gonna roll with that shot every single time.”
“He’s making that 10 out of 10 times. Well, 9 out of 10.” – 9:17 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“He’s a really good player.” -Buddy Hield on Kyle Guy: pic.twitter.com/fFQlUjgR06 – 9:16 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Buddy Hield says his newborn son River Nile Hield is “going to be a walking bucket, too.” – 9:16 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield on getting loose for 26 points on 9-for-18 shooting: pic.twitter.com/pdnl9MqqQz – 9:13 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler on Omer Yurtseven:
“He’s been a monster for us lately.” – 9:12 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler on his performance tonight:
“I gotta be better. We know that. But we’ve got another one tomorrow, so we’ve gotta let this one go pretty quickly.” – 9:10 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“We’re a good team, but that third quarter has been our Achilles heel.” -Buddy Hield – 9:07 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler on the final shot:
“I probably should’ve shot a three anyway…Supposed to make it. Didn’t. Oh well.” – 9:06 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Tonight’s leaders:
🔥 Ömer: 22pts, 16rebs
🔥 Tyler: 22pts, 5rebs & 4 3PM
🔥 Jimmy: 21pts, 6rebs & 5asts
🔥 Caleb: 15pts, 6rebs, 2 asts & 2stls
🔥 Kyle: 14pts, 12 asts & 5rebs pic.twitter.com/r70K4odHqp – 9:06 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield was nothing but complimentary when speaking about Kyle Guy. Said he’s an NBA player, he just needs someone to give him a chance. – 9:05 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Five Degrees of Heat from Sunday 115-113 loss in Sacramento: sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h…
1. Jimmy Butler comes up short at the close.
2. The free throws aren’t there.
3. Tyler Herro comes around.
4. Another big Omer Yurtseven night.
5. 11 players out of the mix. – 9:02 PM John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Sac-Mia was fun but I’m glad the Kings won, because the Kangzineas of losing at home to Nik Stauskas and Kyle Guy might have been too much even for them.
Also, will be fun to see Omer Yurtseven vs. Damian Jones when they next meet as the starting centers in the All-Star game. – 9:00 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Omer showed us more of his game tonight – scoring in intermediate areas on the floor. And we also saw some impressive play from the team on the offensive glass.
Explore those takeaways from Sacramento with @CoupNBA – 8:52 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
#KingsFTW 👑🙌 pic.twitter.com/nAz0NpU3MD – 8:42 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Career-highs in points (22) and rebounds (16) en route to his 4th-straight double-double. @OmerYurtseven5 gave it his all tonight. pic.twitter.com/ffdv7tX33h – 8:41 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
FINAL: Kings earn hard-fought victory over Heat, 115-113
👑 @De’Aaron Fox 24 PTS, 6 AST, 6 REB
👑 @Dameology 18 PTS, 10 REB
👑 @tyhaliburton22 9 PTS, 12 AST – 8:31 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“When you lock into the details, good things happen.” -Damian Jones – 8:31 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Takeaways from the Heat’s loss to the Kings despite a career night from Omer Yurtseven miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 8:29 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Jimmy Butler’s final shot:
“Everyone thought his floater had a real good chance to go.”
Mentions that play isn’t the part to focus on, it’s the ones prior – 8:29 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
The Heat are still 9 games over .500
They stole one with the 10-days against Houston, but this loss isn’t totally surprising
Steal a couple over this next stretch as guys slowly return, and they’re in a perfect spot – 8:27 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Winderman’s view: Yurtseven stands tall but not enough, plus other Heat-Kings thoughts. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 8:24 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Opening the new year with a bang. After a tough finish to 2021, the Kings made the Heat work in game 1 of the new calendar year. De’Aaron Fox hit a pair of free throws with 6.2 remaining and the Kings held on the final shot. Here are 6 quick thoughts from the 115-113 win. – 8:24 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
What a finish 😤 pic.twitter.com/rCeJSkje28 – 8:23 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Tyrese Haliburton assists in the last 10 games: 12, 10, 10, 10, 7, 13, 11, 11, 10, 9.
He’s averaging 18 points on 50/46/86% shooting in that span. pic.twitter.com/VU59lVCb4K – 8:23 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
🚨New Piece🚨
Five Takeaways from Heat’s Loss to Kings
⁦@5ReasonsSports⁩ fivereasonssports.com/news/five-take… – 8:23 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Shorthanded Heat come up short 115-113 in Sacramento. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 8:21 PM Noel Harris @NorCalNoel916
Getting a win with a defensive stop. Can the Kings please keep doing this in 2022? TIA. – 8:21 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
“New year, new us.”
— Kings guard Tyrese Haliburton – 8:21 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
“New year, new us.” -Tyrese Haliburton – 8:21 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Not our night. Back at it tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Vbf4pwPBlS – 8:20 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Jimmy Butler misses a good look on a drive to the lane. Kings hold on to defeat the Heat 115-113. Buddy Hield 26 points, De’Aaron Fox 24. Sacramento improves to 16-22 – 8:19 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Jimmy Butler misses an eight-foot floater and the Heat falls to the Kings 115-113. – 8:19 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Final: Kings 115, Heat 113. – 8:19 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
The stop. Kings win. pic.twitter.com/Xzq9cv000v – 8:19 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings win. – 8:18 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Another timeout to draw it up. On the edge of our seats. – 8:18 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kyle Lowry was set to inbound the ball, Heat burns the final timeout after seeing how the Kings will defend. – 8:17 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
SAC gets a pair of free throws for the 115-113 lead.
HEAT timeout. – 8:16 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Tyler Herro fouls De’Aaron Fox to send him to the FT line with 6.2 secs to play. Game tied 113-113. Fox goes 2/2 – puts Sacramento up 2. Heat calls timeout. Fox with 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists – 8:15 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox has 12 of his 24 points here in the fourth quarter, including two free throws to put the Kings up 115-113 with 6.2 seconds remaining. – 8:15 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox hits the second. Kings up 2 with 6.2 remaining. – 8:15 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
tie ball game pic.twitter.com/7yA3fYEIdU – 8:14 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Miami Heat C Omer Yurtseven did notch his career best 16th rebound here in the 4th. – 8:13 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler time – 8:12 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Jimmy Butler with 21 points now, ties the game 113-113 with 26.6 to go in Sacramento – 8:12 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Jimmy. Butler. #NBAAllStar. – 8:12 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Tie game with 26.6 remaining. Kings ball. – 8:11 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Fox has scored nine of Sacramento’s last 11 points 🔥
Kings lead 113-109 with 2 minutes left to play – 8:10 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Kyle to Jimmy. So smooth. pic.twitter.com/pIcsu51c4r – 8:09 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Why is this same Heat-Kings game played every single year? – 8:09 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
De’Aaron Fox is up to 22 points with six rebounds and six assists. He’s 12 of 13 at the free-throw line. – 8:08 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox is getting downhill on the Heat on the last few possessions. 17 points. Kings up 106-103. – 7:59 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat with 15 offensive rebounds tonight. – 7:58 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Sauce 🍝 pic.twitter.com/m47X0Tp2r4 – 7:58 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Big time mop up from Damian Jones. 18 points, 9 rebounds. – 7:58 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat with all five of their “regulars” in, likely trying to ride it out with their group. And, yes, no Chalmers yet. – 7:57 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat’s five starters now on the court and very likely for the final 7:15 of the game. – 7:56 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
things are all level at 99 here in Sacramento, 8:38 to go – 7:53 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Buddy Hield is playing pissed off and he’s sizzling from the perimeter. His 7th 3-pointer of the night ties the game 99-99 with 8:38 to go. Hield 26 points on 9/14- (7/12) – 7:52 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Buddy Hield ties the game at 99-99 with his seventh 3-pointer of the game. He has 26 points on 9-of-14 shooting. pic.twitter.com/vj8lS2Qq2U – 7:51 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Buddy Hield makes his seventh three of the game. Heat and Kings tied at 99 with 8:38 to play. – 7:51 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
The spin move the finish @Damian Jones
Spin of the Game Presented by @ridespin pic.twitter.com/5MeTptm8SU – 7:51 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Can the Heat survive until Yurtseven checks back in? – 7:51 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy from West Sac. Tie game. – 7:51 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
your regularly scheduled @Caleb Martin jam pic.twitter.com/BKraFNhn1n – 7:49 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield is keeping the Kings in the game. 23 points on 8-for-13 shooting. – 7:49 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Buddy Hield 6/11 from distance now. 23 points on the night – 7:48 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Guy’s playmaking has been impressive. – 7:45 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Moe Harkless sighting. – 7:45 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Only Heat rookies in the last 15 seasons with a 20-point, 10-rebound game:
– Michael Beasley
– Precious Achiuwa
– And now, @OmerYurtseven5. – 7:42 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
20 for Ömer. 20 for Tyler.
All tied up heading to the 4th. pic.twitter.com/b4Z26y4Bsr – 7:42 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings and Heat are tied up 90-90 heading to the fourth quarter. Buddy Hield has 18 points on 6-of-10 shooting with five 3-pointers. Damian Jones has 16 points and eight rebounds. The Kings have a 40-12 advantage in points off the bench. – 7:42 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings and Heat tied 90-90 headed to the 4th. Buddy Hield with 18 points for Sacramento, Omer Yurtseven & Tyler Herro with 20 points each for Miami – 7:41 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of third quarter: Heat 90, Kings 90. Omer Yurtseven with 20 points and 11 rebounds. – 7:41 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
All tied up at 90-90 heading to the fourth here in Sacramento. Yurtseven has 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat. Buddy Hield leads with 18 for the Kings. – 7:41 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat 90, Kings 90 heading into fourth. Yurtseven, Herro each with 20. – 7:41 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
BIG YURT pic.twitter.com/8ywax4qdtg – 7:40 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Heat C Omer Yurtseven with a career high 20 points this afternoon in Sacramento. Previous high was 15. He’s 5 boards shy of a new career high in rebounds now too – 7:40 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro really looking for Omer Yurtseven when he’s out there
Jimmy specifically knows what he can do – 7:38 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
A career-high 18 points for Omer Yurtseven. – 7:38 PM Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs end the 1st qtr on 14-4 run and lead 26-22. Ball movement got better as the quarter went on but of concern 12 of their 23 FGA were 3ptrs. This on the heels of taking only 24 and 22 3s in the last two games at SAC. No shot blockers for OKC. Need to pound it in there. – 7:34 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
There’s really something there with Omer Yurtseven – 7:32 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Klay Thompson is still out tomorrow against the Heat, as expected. Next Warriors home game is next Sunday, Jan. 9th, against Cleveland. – 7:32 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Draymond Green and Damion Lee have both cleared protocols and aren’t listed on the injury report tomorrow against the Heat. Warriors (minus Klay/Wiseman) have their full rotation back. – 7:31 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Watching the Jimmy-Lowry combo for extended minutes just shows how much off-ball movement will be used
Lowry’s been outstanding with that tonight – 7:31 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Omer Yurtseven with 14 points and 10 rebounds. His fourth straight double-double. – 7:30 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Recognizing and rewarding @iyt2013 with a $5,000 check for their outstanding work in the community 🤝
Quick Quack Community Starting 5 presented by @quickquack pic.twitter.com/ge34B2IXx8 – 7:25 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
I feel like all 12 of the Kings’ turnovers have been on offensive fouls. – 7:25 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Defense leads to offense and we take the lead!
Tyler up to 13pts and counting pic.twitter.com/Hiq2lXzBTx – 7:23 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Alvin Gentry already burning the timeout at 10:50 of the 3rd quarter as Heat open with a 5-0 run – 7:21 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Really feel like a push in pace needs to come in the second half
Lowry loves it, Herro loves it, Martin thrives in it
When offense is this sloppy, get out on the break as much as possible – 7:17 PM Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Texans fall 23-7 at 49ers to finish their road schedule. They scored less than 10 pts in 5 of those games: 0 at BUF, 3 at IND, 5 at ARI, 9 at MIA, 7 at SF
The other 3: 21 at CLE, 22 at TEN, 30 at JAX – 7:08 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
HALFTIME: @Damian Jones‘s strong first half helps Kings to 61-57 lead at the break
👑 14 PTS (6-9 FG), 7 REB, 1 AST pic.twitter.com/pnEtKU8Xi4 – 7:06 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
narrowed the gap a bit, 2nd half incoming pic.twitter.com/h9de6UQKA1 – 7:04 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Halftime: Kings 61, Heat 57. Kyle Lowry with 12 points, and Omer Yurtseven with 10 points and eight rebounds for the Heat. Kings shooting 54.8 percent, but have nine turnovers. – 7:04 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings lead the Heat 61-57 at the half. Damian Jones came to play in his first start of the season. Jones has a game-high 14 points and seven rebounds in 15 minutes. – 7:03 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Damian Jones with 14 points, Buddy Hield with 12, Harrison Barnes with 10 as the Kings lead the Heat 61-57 at the half. Sacramento shoots 55%, Miami shoots 43% – Kyle Lowry with 12 points. – 7:03 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Down 11 earlier, Heat go into half down 61-57 in Sacramento. Lowry with 12 for Heat. – 7:02 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead the Heat 61-57 heading to the half. Damian Jones with 14 points, 7 rebounds. 12 points for Buddy off the bench. – 7:02 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Tyler Herro battling back again after starting poorly
Adding some more physical drives to the shot profile, and got two threes to drop
Both him and others need to get out on the break a bit more in this one – 7:02 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Like Miami, Cleveland and Denver also eliminated from playoff contention just now – 7:01 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
De’Aaron Fox involved in a collision going after a loose ball near midcourt. Shaking it off, stretching his neck as he takes inventory. Stays in the game – 7:00 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Fox got smacked at halfcourt. He’s staying in the game, but he took a shot from Herro on a 50/50 ball. – 7:00 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Tyler heating up! – 7:00 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Herro, scoreless, in first quarter, now with 10 in second. – 6:59 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Caleb turned on the JETS pic.twitter.com/Z8aKNTfU8q – 6:59 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Following 0 of 7 shooting start, Tyler Herro hits a three. Heat with just three free throws in the first half. – 6:58 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Miami Dolphins eliminated from playoff contention just now. In a market as attractive as South Florida, it takes a lot of bad decisions to go 21 years without a playoff win, as the Dolphins now have: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 6:57 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones making the most of his opportunity. 10 points, 6 rebounds and an assist. – 6:57 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones with a nice dime to Harrison Barnes. 48-42 Kings. – 6:54 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Successful challenge for Alvin Gentry. Call is overturned. Instead of picking up his third foul, De’Aaron Fox goes to the free throw line. – 6:53 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Officials overturn the offensive foul on De’Aaron Fox, he stands with two fouls – 6:52 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Alvin Gentry will challenge the 3rd foul called on De’Aaron Fox. He was whistled for a charge as he drove and barreled into Kyle Guy – 6:50 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
on point with the off-balance jumper 🎯 pic.twitter.com/H8YTQ5W6LS – 6:50 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Erik Spoelstra was pissed at the non-call on Alex Len, who should have been whistled for a foul on a driving Jimmy Butler. Picks up the tech. – 6:47 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry and Omer Yurtseven willing Miami right now
They just solely tied this game – 6:47 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Buddy Hield getting the shot going here in the 2nd quarter, up to 11 points, now 3/3 from distance. – 6:41 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Omer Yurtseven’s rebounding continues to impress with seven rebounds in nine minutes. – 6:40 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield is cooking. 11 points on 4/4 shooting. – 6:40 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Yurt never gave up on that bucket 💪 pic.twitter.com/fR76F5zn9i – 6:40 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
The Kyle Guy to Nik Stauskas for 3 is on full display against their former Kings team – 6:39 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield from Placerville. – 6:38 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones with the spin move and hammer. – 6:37 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
work to do in Q2 pic.twitter.com/McdakItmlZ – 6:35 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Shots just not going in for the Heat the way they were in Houston. Lack of defensive depth being exploited. Yurtseven coming out after five minuets with two fouls was the swing point of the first quarter. – 6:35 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings lead the Heat 26-18 at the end of the first quarter. They are shooting 52.6% with an early 15-10 rebounding advantage. Miami is 8 of 25 (.320) from the field and 1 of 9 (.111) from 3-point range. – 6:35 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings lead the Heat 26-18 after 1. Harrison Barnes with 8 points – 3/3 from the floor. – 6:35 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings lead 26-18 after 1Q. Not the prettiest of basketball here in Sacramento. 8 points for Harrison Barnes. Heat shoot 32%. – 6:34 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
End of first quarter: Kings 26, Heat 18. Miami shooting 32 percent from the field and 1 of 9 on threes. – 6:34 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Kings 26, Heat 18 at end of one. Heat 8 of 25 from field, 1 of 9 on 3s. – 6:33 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Kings give-and-go to cap an 8-0 run
@Alex Len 🤝 @Buddy Hield pic.twitter.com/BHLaCopGto – 6:31 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
And now Nik Stauskas. So three former Kings in for Heat: Silva, Guy, Stauskas. – 6:31 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kyle Guy, Nik Stauskas and Chris Silve, all former Kings, are currently in for Miami. – 6:30 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Kyle Guy with the and-1 layup on his first shot attempt. – 6:29 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Miami is just simply lost right now defensively
Nobody seems to know where they’re supposed to be
Looks like many were spoiled by 10 days fitting in the scheme like a glove – 6:29 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings run has hit 13-0. 22-11 lead. – 6:28 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kings legend Chris Silva is having a rough start. – 6:28 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Kyle Guy and Haywood Highsmith second and third Heat reserves. Alas, no Chalmers yet. – 6:27 PM Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat getting some decent looks but they are just missing (5 for 17 overall). Need to fix the leaks on defense, but that’s to be expected with so many new players and lineups. – 6:25 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alex Len, Buddy Hield two man game. 8-0 run for the Kings. – 6:25 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Only Mario Chalmers can save them tonight – 6:24 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kyle Guy checks in for the first time. – 6:23 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat has opened 1 of 7 on threes. – 6:22 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Buddy Hield triple. Harrison Barnes triple. 15-11 Kings. – 6:22 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alex Len sighting. – 6:20 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Chris Silva enters as first Heat reserve. – 6:20 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Jimmy Butler uses the pump fake so well around the rim
When it’s one-on-one down there, he waits for you to get off your feet then immediately rises – 6:18 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Omer Yurtseven called for his second foul with 6:55 left in the first quarter. Chris Silva time? – 6:17 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
well that’s quite an exciting way to put our first points on the board pic.twitter.com/TllgDGLtKW – 6:16 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Caleb Martin already with a chase-down block and a drawn charge in the first few minutes tonight. – 6:16 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
As I said in my Caleb Martin piece yesterday, he’s “calm but reactive” defensively
Chase downs like that can happen since he’s so controlled yet athletic – 6:15 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Harrison Barnes triple. Took almost 3 minutes for a Kings bucket. 4-2 Kings. – 6:14 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Damian Jones gets the Kings on the board with one of two at the line. 1-0 Kings. – 6:12 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
a long way from home, but the goal is the same pic.twitter.com/2WyQ4DIRlU – 6:07 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Marvin Bagley has his right hand taped up tonight after getting x-rays on his thumb on Friday. – 6:00 PM Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Kings update for today’s game vs. Heat:
Terence Davis II (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Robert Woodard II (non covid illness) – OUT – 5:59 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings guard Terence Davis (left ankle soreness) has been ruled out for today’s game against the Heat. – 5:59 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Updated Injury Report vs. Miami Heat – 1/2:
Terence Davis II (left ankle soreness) – OUT
Richaun Holmes (health and safety protocols) – OUT
Robert Woodard II (non covid illness) – OUT – 5:57 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
From earlier: Why a Goran Dragic-Heat reunion is unlikely this season miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 5:55 PM Jason Jackson @TheJaxShow
Great to visit with #ChrisSilva for tonight’s edition of #HEATLive exclusively on @BallyHEAT featuring @WillManso & @ruthriley00. Making his way on a 10-day w/ @Miami Heat! pic.twitter.com/7cYhQaJ8Ks – 5:50 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Kyle Guy saying hello to some of his former teammates: pic.twitter.com/w3RJsDgHFH – 5:49 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings tunnel cam. pic.twitter.com/H5w8Vu0ocC – 5:47 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Season-long road trip continues in Sacramento shortly
See who’s in/out for both teams and a certain @MiamiHEATstore deal that you only have today to capitalize on! gohe.at/3qKjgnw – 5:43 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
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👑 @De’Aaron Fox
👑 @Tyrese Haliburton
👑 @Harrison Barnes
👑 @Marvin Bagley
👑 @Damian Jones pic.twitter.com/Kvo9FNcCzs – 5:42 PM Ryan McDonough @McDNBA
The Celtics enter 2022 at 17-19 but I’m predicting a big January for the s
Boston has 16 games this month but only 2 of them (vs Chicago and Miami – both at home) are against teams well over .500
I’m guessing the C’s go 11-5 and end the month in the top 6 in the EC standings – 5:38 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat again starting their new normal: Yurtseven, Martin, Butler, Herro, Lowry.
Otherwise, the six G Leaguers signed last week: Chalmers, Guy, Highsmith, Stauskas, Silva and Holman.
And. No. One. Else. – 5:37 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Marvin Bagley III has the right thumb taped up but X-rays were negative and Alvin Gentry says he’s good to go vs. the Heat today. pic.twitter.com/86G8qGVRds – 5:35 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Starters for @Sacramento Kings vs. Miami Heat – 1/2:
G – De’Aaron Fox
G – Tyrese Haliburton
F – Harrison Barnes
F – Marvin Bagley III
C – Damian Jones – 5:32 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
first 5 on the floor pic.twitter.com/J7EL6DPUrV – 5:30 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Chargers up 17-0 on Denver just before halftime, on verge of eliminating Dolphins from playoff contention. Where things stand on an afternoon in which nothing has gone right for Miami: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 5:27 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Omer Yurtseven is averaging 12 points and 14 rebounds since becoming a starter
I think he ends up being the player of the game tonight
I like the matchup and I feel they stretch him to the outside a bit in this one – 5:26 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra glad to have Bam Adebayo on Miami Heat trip. https://t.co/ExHT4CWnLJ Also: No Okpala vs. Kings; learning on the fly; the latest protocol adjustments. pic.twitter.com/u8NS6MF5wf – 5:24 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
not so new kids on the block pic.twitter.com/uDUXrXvQqb – 5:09 PM Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Sources: Warriors star Draymond Green has cleared health and safety protocols. The plan is for Green to play on Monday vs. Miami. – 4:56 PM Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Warriors forward Draymond Green is clearing Health & Safety Protocols, a source told @TheUndefeated. He is expected to play tomorrow versus Miami. – 4:55 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Coach Spo on Kyle Guy:
“Tyler and Kyle Lowry were really looking for him…He’s a gamer. So when he knocks down a couple, he’s like several of our guys, he becomes ignitable.” – 4:46 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra on Bam Adebayo traveling with the team and being on the sideline:
“Bam is the heart and soul of our team.”
Says he feels being around the team like he is speeds up the recovery process
@5ReasonsSports – 4:41 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra said he’ll have his entire coaching staff with him today in Sacramento. Caron Butler was previously in protocols. – 4:41 PM Kyle Draper @KyleDraperTV
If you’re a #Kings fan or in the #Sacramento area are you watching #Kings Pregame Live w me and my guy @kennythomasnba on @NBCSKings at 2:30? I’m pumped for this one. #NBA – 4:40 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
With KZ Okpala out, the Heat has 11 available again today vs. Kings: Lowry, Butler, Herro, Martin, Yurtseven, Chalmers, Guy, Holman, Silva, Highsmith and Stauskas. – 4:39 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Erik Spoelstra said KZ Okpala (wrist) will not play tonight. – 4:35 PM Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Erik Spoelstra says KZ Okpala will not play tonight, as he was previously listed as questionable – 4:35 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
KZ Okpala (wrist) is out tonight for Heat. – 4:35 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Neemias Queta is in Sacramento and active today for the Kings. – 4:30 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Get a $2.50 bottled water with #ApplePay. Add your card to Apple Wallet before the game to get started. pic.twitter.com/lQzGjJScMn – 4:30 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings forward Robert Woodard II is expected to be out vs. the Heat today due to a non-COVID-19-related illness. – 4:23 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Robert Woodard is likely out with a non-covid related illness. – 4:22 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Alvin Gentry on Damian Jones:
“He’s earned the minutes he’s playing.”
This is the 60th start of Jones’ career. First this season in Sacramento. – 4:22 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Alvin Gentry says Damian Jones will start in place of Richaun Holmes (protocols) today vs. Heat. – 4:21 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
According to Alvin Gentry, Marvin Bagley’s thumb is okay and he’s ready to play tonight. – 4:21 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Kings to start Damian Jones in place of sidelined Richaun Holmes (protocols) tonight vs. Heat. – 4:21 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Interim Kings coach Alvin Gentry says Damian Jones will start in place of Richaun Holmes. – 4:20 PM James Ham @James_HamNBA
Terence Davis is going to try to warm up and see how he feels. He’s a game time decision with a sore ankle. – 4:18 PM Kayte Christensen @kayte_c
Last minute tickets to see @Sacramento Kings take on the Heat and former Kings Kyle Guy and Nik Stauskas!
Two tickets up for grabs! Ready set GO! – 4:15 PM Sacramento Kings @SacramentoKings
Gameday Drip 💧 @Marvin Bagley
@MichelobULTRA | #ULTRADrip #JOYWINS pic.twitter.com/dm3Q7Pd6o6 – 4:15 PM Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Former Kings guard Kyle Guy shares a moment with Kings assistant coach Lindsey Harding. Guy matched his career high with 17 points in his Heat debut Friday vs. the Rockets. pic.twitter.com/xcTmNm4e5I – 4:09 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Raiders up 20-17 midway through fourth in Indy. Vegas win and Chargers win or tie against visiting Denver eliminates Miami barring unfathomable Dolphins comeback today – 3:34 PM Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
The Heat play at 6. – 3:32 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Absolutely should have been pass interference and the Dolphins drive continued. Won’t be why they lost, but just more fuel on the frustration fire for Miami today. – 3:31 PM Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Why a Goran Dragic-Heat reunion is unlikely this season miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Erik Spoelstra moving up an impressive list and a Heat availability update for today’s 6 p.m. game in Sacramento – 3:07 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Colts rally to lead Raiders 17-13. If Indy wins and Dolphins lose, Miami would remain alive for at least another 31 hours, if not longer. – 2:56 PM Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
If Dolphins can’t rally (down 17-3 at half), Raiders game (Vegas up 13-10 at half at Indy) becomes most important for Miami in this window. Wins by Raiders and Pats (up 28-3 Vs Jags) and win or tie by Chargers Vs Denver in LA later would eliminate Miami if Fins lose today – 2:29 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
If Miami comes back to win this game, remember that play by Eric Rowe. Saved four points. – 1:50 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Ryan Tannehill becomes the 260th player to throw a TD pass against the Miami Dolphins.
He’s also the sixth Ryan to do it, joining Fitzpatrick, Pat, Matt, Leaf and Mallett. – 1:45 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
Heyyyy Sacramento… where’s #HEATNation around here? Give us a shout and you may end up with an opportunity to see us tonight 👀🎟 – 12:52 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
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@Tyler Herro // #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/EpQ2HbPiPB – 12:31 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Timing of 10-day deal allows Heat’s emergency addition Kyle Guy to go viral. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:30 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Could the Heat reconsider their depth? sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 12:29 PM Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
An integral, yet under-appreciated, piece of our 🏆🏆 run is back
@CoupNBA looks back at @MChalmers15’s 2 biggest shots and everything else that made him a perfect #HEATLES fit – 12:01 PM