Kings Defeat Heat in Miami Showdown
Saturday, December 6, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Kaseya Center
Sacramento Kings 127, Miami Heat 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat?
Sacramento Kings beat Miami Heat 127-111 at Kaseya Center on December 6, 2025.
Who was favored in Sacramento Kings vs Miami Heat?
Miami Heat were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -360 (about 78% implied). The underdog won.
The Sacramento Kings secured a decisive victory over the Miami Heat with a final score of 127-111 at the Kaseya Center. This game marked the Kings' second consecutive win against the Heat this season, having previously defeated them on January 7, 2025, with a score of 123-118. The Kings now lead the season series 2-0.
Entering this matchup, the Miami Heat had a home record of 14-10, while the Kings struggled with an away record of 6-17. The Heat had been showing mixed form, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games, but were on a two-game losing streak. Their scoring average over the last ten games was 119.5 points per game, while they allowed an average of 112.3 points. Despite their strong home performance earlier in the season, they had recently lost to the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks.
On the other hand, the Kings had been struggling, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. They averaged 108.1 points scored and allowed 120.8 points during this stretch. Their last win came against the Minnesota Timberwolves on November 25, 2025, where they won 117-112.
In terms of injuries, the Heat were dealing with several key players listed as day-to-day, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo, Trevor Keels, Ryan Conwell, and Myron Gardner. The Kings also had significant injuries, with Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter all listed as day-to-day.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Heat favored by 8.5 points, with a total set at 241.5 points. The odds for the Heat to win straight up were -360, while the Kings were at +285.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and the Kings took advantage of this, outpacing the Heat significantly. In the fourth quarter, the Kings maintained their lead, with scoring plays including a hook shot by Maxime Raynaud and a driving layup by Keshad Johnson, which capped off the scoring for the Kings. Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed to the Heat's efforts with free throws, but it was not enough to close the gap.
As the game concluded, the Heat's home win probability was recorded at just 0.001, illustrating the extent of the Kings' dominance in this matchup. This victory not only boosts the Kings' confidence but also highlights the challenges the Heat face as they look to rebound from their recent form.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MIA -8.5 | 241.5 o -112 / u -108 | Sacramento Kings +285 · Miami Heat -360 |
Injury report
- 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
- Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
- Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
- Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
- De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
Leaders
- PointsJaime Jaquez Jr.27Miami Heat
- AssistsJaime Jaquez Jr.6Miami Heat
- ReboundsSimone Fontecchio7Miami Heat
- PointsZach LaVine42Sacramento Kings
- AssistsRussell Westbrook10Sacramento Kings
- ReboundsMaxime Raynaud10Sacramento Kings
Recent form
Miami Heat
Last 10: 7-3Streak L2119.5 scored · 112.3 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L105-106at Orlando MagicDec 6
- L108-118at Dallas MavericksDec 4
- W140-123vs LA ClippersDec 2
- L135-138vs Detroit PistonsNov 30
- W106-103vs Milwaukee BucksNov 27
- W106-102vs Dallas MavericksNov 25
- W127-117at Philadelphia 76ersNov 23
- W143-107at Chicago BullsNov 22
- W110-96vs Golden State WarriorsNov 20
- W115-113vs New York KnicksNov 18
Sacramento Kings
Last 10: 2-8Streak L4108.1 scored · 120.8 allowed per game1-6 away
- L95-121at Houston RocketsDec 4
- L107-115vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 1
- L119-128at Utah JazzNov 29
- L100-112vs Phoenix SunsNov 27
- W117-112vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 25
- W128-123at Denver NuggetsNov 23
- L96-137at Memphis GrizzliesNov 21
- L99-113at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 20
- L110-123at San Antonio SpursNov 16
- L110-124at Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 15
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Sacramento Kings | Miami Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 49-93 | 41-85 |
| Field goal % | 53 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 14-33 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 42 | 29 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 20-32 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 63 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 37 | 30 |
| Assists | 24 | 23 |
| Steals | 11 | 5 |
| Blocks | 5 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 20 |
| Fast-break points | 25 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 58 |
| Fouls | 19 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 28 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 97 | 3 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter99-72Keegan Murray makes layup
- 3rd Quarter99-74Norman Powell makes driving layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter99-75Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter99-76Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter99-78Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter101-78Nique Clifford makes 1-foot layup (Precious Achiuwa assists)
- 4th Quarter101-80Simone Fontecchio makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter103-80Nique Clifford makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter105-80Nique Clifford makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter105-82Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes layup (Nikola Jovic assists)
- 4th Quarter106-82Malik Monk makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter109-82Keon Ellis makes 25-foot three point jumper (Malik Monk assists)
- 4th Quarter109-83Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-83Nique Clifford makes 2-foot driving floating jump shot (Malik Monk assists)
- 4th Quarter111-85Nikola Jovic makes 6-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter111-88Simone Fontecchio makes 25-foot three pointer (Nikola Jovic assists)
- 4th Quarter113-88DeMar DeRozan makes 15-foot jumper
- 4th Quarter113-90Nikola Jovic makes driving layup (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter113-91Nikola Jovic makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter114-91Zach LaVine makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-91Zach LaVine makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-94Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nikola Jovic assists)
- 4th Quarter115-96Simone Fontecchio makes 5-foot two point shot (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter117-96Maxime Raynaud makes 6-foot two point shot (DeMar DeRozan assists)
- 4th Quarter118-96Zach LaVine makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-99Nikola Jovic makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaime Jaquez Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter118-101Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter118-103Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter119-103Zach LaVine makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-103Zach LaVine makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter122-103Russell Westbrook makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter123-103Russell Westbrook makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter123-104Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter123-106Simone Fontecchio makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter125-106Maxime Raynaud makes 5-foot hook shot (Russell Westbrook assists)
- 4th Quarter125-107Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter125-108Jaime Jaquez Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-108Russell Westbrook makes 5-foot two point shot (Maxime Raynaud assists)
- 4th Quarter127-109Keshad Johnson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter127-111Keshad Johnson makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Miami Heat, below favours Sacramento Kings.
Venue
- Kaseya CenterMiami, FL
- Attendance19700
- OfficialsBill Kennedy, Che Flores, J.B. DeRosa
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