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LaVine Scores 42 as Kings Thump Short-Handed Heat 127-111

Injuries forced Miami to a 10th starting lineup.

Kings guard Zach LaVine drives against Heat guard Jahmir Young during the first quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on December 06, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Dec 6, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine (8) dunks the ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Sacramento snapped a four-game skid with its first double-digit win of the season and its largest margin ever in Miami, leading by as many as 28.
  • Zach LaVine hit a season-best eight 3-pointers and had 29 by halftime as the Kings closed the second quarter on a 23-7 run to take a 72-55 lead.
  • Miami was without Tyler Herro (right big toe contusion), Davion Mitchell (groin) and Pelle Larsson (hip), with Herro undergoing an MRI and listed day to day.
  • The Heat used their 10th starting lineup, got 27 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr. and 20 from Simone Fontecchio off the bench, but shot 9 of 31 from deep as the Kings went 14 of 33.
  • Bam Adebayo was limited to seven points and nine rebounds, and Miami fell to 14-10 with a third straight loss; next up are Kings at Indiana on Monday and Heat at Orlando on Tuesday for an NBA Cup quarterfinal.