Overview
- Miami enters Sacramento at 22-21 after a 135-112 loss to Golden State, marking the second game of a West Coast back-to-back.
- Spoelstra urged a quick reset after the Warriors defeat, saying the Heat must be ready for a battle against a rested Kings team.
- Tyler Herro is out for Miami with a toe injury, while Sacramento will be without Keegan Murray due to an ankle issue.
- Sacramento sits 12-31 and has underperformed relative to its star-laden roster, with recent form including a loss to Portland during a long homestand.
- The Heat average 119.3 points and rank sixth in rebounds per game (45.7), compared with the Kings allowing 120.5 points per game.