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Heat Defeat Kings 130-117 in Sacramento Showdown

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Golden 1 Center

Miami Heat 130, Sacramento Kings 117, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings?

Miami Heat beat Sacramento Kings 130-117 at Golden 1 Center on January 20, 2026.

Who was favored in Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings?

Miami Heat were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

In a decisive matchup at the Golden 1 Center, the Miami Heat triumphed over the Sacramento Kings with a final score of 130-117. This victory allowed the Heat to take a 2-1 lead in their season series against the Kings, who have struggled with a home record of 12-32 this season. The Kings have been inconsistent lately, with a record of 4-6 over their last ten games, and they are currently on a one-game losing streak. Their average points scored in this stretch is 109.2, while they have allowed an average of 114.4 points per game.

The Kings' last five games have shown some promise, with a record of 4-1 and an average of 117.0 points scored against 108.6 allowed. However, their recent loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, where they fell 110-117, highlighted their ongoing challenges. In contrast, the Heat have been less successful in their last ten games, recording a 3-6-1 record, but they managed to secure a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder just prior to this game, with a score of 122-120.

Miami's away record stands at 23-21, indicating a stronger performance compared to their home record. However, they are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Golden State Warriors 112-135 in their previous outing. The Heat have averaged 102.0 points scored and 109.5 points allowed in their last ten games, which suggests a need for improvement on both ends of the court.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Kings have struggled against the Heat in recent seasons, with Miami winning all three of their last meetings, including a 127-111 victory earlier in the season on December 7, 2025. The Kings were looking to turn the tide in this game but ultimately fell short.

Injury concerns have also plagued both teams leading into this matchup. The Kings had several key players listed as day-to-day, including Domantas Sabonis (knee), Keegan Murray (ankle), Zach LaVine (hand), and De'Andre Hunter (eye). The Heat faced similar issues, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), Bam Adebayo (back), Trevor Keels (knee), Ryan Conwell (hip), and Myron Gardner (ankle) all listed as day-to-day.

The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Miami favored by 4.5 points with a total set at 238.5. The odds reflected the Heat's stronger away record and recent performances, despite their own struggles. The game conditions were typical for a mid-January evening in Sacramento, with both teams eager to secure a much-needed victory.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that showcased the offensive capabilities of both teams. Notable moments included Russell Westbrook making a driving layup and Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributing with a pull-up jump shot in the fourth quarter, helping to seal the victory for Miami. Despite the Kings' efforts, including a three-point shot from Zach LaVine, they were unable to close the gap and fell behind as the Heat maintained their lead.

Ultimately, the Heat's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and the Kings' defensive lapses were pivotal in determining the outcome of this contest. With this win, Miami continues to build momentum as they look to improve their standing in the league, while the Kings will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	MIA -4.5	238.5 o -110 / u -110	Miami Heat -180 · Sacramento Kings +150

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Injury report

Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
Giannis AntetokounmpoDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Bam AdebayoDay-To-DayBackMiami Heat
Trevor KeelsDay-To-DayKneeMiami Heat
Ryan ConwellDay-To-DayHipMiami Heat
Myron GardnerDay-To-DayAnkleMiami Heat

Leaders

PointsDeMar DeRozan23Sacramento Kings
AssistsRussell Westbrook7Sacramento Kings
ReboundsDylan Cardwell12Sacramento Kings
PointsBam Adebayo25Miami Heat
AssistsPelle Larsson9Miami Heat
ReboundsJaime Jaquez Jr.9Miami Heat

Recent form

Sacramento Kings

Last 10: 4-6Streak L1109.2 scored · 114.4 allowed per game4-4 at home

L110-117vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 19
W128-115vs Washington WizardsJan 17
W112-101vs New York KnicksJan 15
W124-112vs Los Angeles LakersJan 13
W111-98vs Houston RocketsJan 12
L103-137at Golden State WarriorsJan 10
L98-100vs Dallas MavericksJan 7
L98-115vs Milwaukee BucksJan 5
L102-129at Phoenix SunsJan 3
L106-120vs Boston CelticsJan 2

Miami Heat

Last 10: 3-6-1Streak L1102 scored · 109.5 allowed per game0-4 away

L112-135at Golden State WarriorsJan 20
W122-120vs Oklahoma City ThunderJan 18
L114-119vs Boston CelticsJan 16
W127-121vs Phoenix SunsJan 14
L112-124at Oklahoma City ThunderJan 12
L99-123at Indiana PacersJan 11
D0-0at Chicago BullsJan 9
L94-122at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 7
W125-106vs New Orleans PelicansJan 4
L115-125vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 3

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Miami Heat	Sacramento Kings
Field goals	47-98	44-87
Field goal %	48	51
Three-pointers	21-42	11-30
Three-point %	50	37
Free throws	15-24	18-21
Free throw %	63	86
Rebounds	46	49
Offensive rebounds	12	8
Defensive rebounds	34	41
Assists	33	27
Steals	6	6
Blocks	2	4
Turnovers	10	15
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	2
Technical fouls, total	0	2
Flagrant fouls	0	1
Points off turnovers	13	19
Fast-break points	18	17
Points in the paint	46	62
Fouls	13	20
Largest lead	17	2
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	96	2

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter92-81Malik Monk makes 27-foot three pointer (Domantas Sabonis assists)
3rd Quarter94-81Norman Powell makes 13-foot driving floating jump shot (Davion Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter96-81Nikola Jovic makes driving layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter96-83Domantas Sabonis makes 12-foot jumper
3rd Quarter97-83Kasparas Jakucionis makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-84DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-85DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter97-86Malik Monk makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-87Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter100-87Simone Fontecchio makes 24-foot three point jumper (Myron Gardner assists)
3rd Quarter100-88DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter100-89DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-89Bam Adebayo makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-89Bam Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-91DeMar DeRozan makes driving layup
4th Quarter104-91Pelle Larsson makes two point shot
4th Quarter107-91Simone Fontecchio makes 28-foot three point jumper (Myron Gardner assists)
4th Quarter107-94Malik Monk makes 28-foot three point jumper (DeMar DeRozan assists)
4th Quarter108-94Bam Adebayo makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter108-96Nique Clifford makes 4-foot driving dunk (Russell Westbrook assists)
4th Quarter110-96Pelle Larsson makes dunk
4th Quarter113-96Simone Fontecchio makes 22-foot three point jumper (Myron Gardner assists)
4th Quarter113-99Malik Monk makes 27-foot three point jumper (Russell Westbrook assists)
4th Quarter113-101Malik Monk makes 14-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter115-101Norman Powell makes driving layup
4th Quarter115-103DeMar DeRozan makes driving layup (Malik Monk assists)
4th Quarter117-103Andrew Wiggins makes driving layup (Pelle Larsson assists)
4th Quarter119-103Andrew Wiggins makes 16-foot step back jumpshot
4th Quarter119-105Russell Westbrook makes 4-foot two point shot
4th Quarter121-105Pelle Larsson makes 2-foot two point shot (Andrew Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter122-105Pelle Larsson makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter122-107Russell Westbrook makes driving layup
4th Quarter122-109Russell Westbrook makes running layup
4th Quarter124-109Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes two point shot
4th Quarter124-112DeMar DeRozan makes 25-foot three point jumper (Russell Westbrook assists)
4th Quarter125-112Pelle Larsson makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
4th Quarter128-112Nikola Jovic makes 28-foot three point jumper (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
4th Quarter128-114Russell Westbrook makes driving layup (Zach LaVine assists)
4th Quarter130-114Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter130-117Zach LaVine makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot (Russell Westbrook assists)