The Miami Heat defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 121-110, at Golden One Center on Monday,

This game had one major swing, with Miami riding a 36-19 third quarter to their win. Sacramento got it down to a three-point margin late in the fourth to overcome a 20-point deficit but the Heat scored the final seven points to complete their win. Miami shot 20-of-25 from the free-throw line, while Sacramento connected on just 7-of-12. The Heat also outscored the Kings in the paint, 60-50, while outscoring their bench, 34-13.

The Heat (32-25) were led by Bam Adebayo, accruing 28 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Jaime Jaquez shot 12-of-17 from the field to finish with 26 points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals. Caleb Martin collected 16 points and six boards, while Kevin Love led the bench with 19 points and six rebounds. Duncan Robinson missed 10 of his 11 shots but still tallied four points, four rebounds and 11 assists.

The Kings (33-24) were led by Keegan Murray, compiling 28 points, five rebounds and three steals on 10-of-14 shooting. De'Aaron Fox finished with 27 points, eight rebounds, six assists and three steals. Domantas Sabonis had 14 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, while Kevin Huerter totaled 14 points, five rebounds and two steals.

Miami has to play again on Tuesday, staying on the road to play the Portland Trail Blazers. As for Sacramento, they return to action on Wednesday in a road matchup with the Denver Nuggets.