Antetokounmpo powers Heat past Kings despite late rally
Miami's star guard scored 29 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 114-108 victory that extended Sacramento's home winless streak.
By Ayanda Boateng ·
The Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings 114-108 on Sunday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the offense with 29 points and 14 rebounds while recording three assists and two blocks. He shot 14 for 23 from the field. Klay Thompson contributed 23 points, including seven three-pointers, and Bam Adebayo added 18 points and eight rebounds for Miami, which improved its record to 4-6.
The game remained deadlocked at 55 points apiece until the Heat executed a 13-4 run. Adebayo sank two free throws with 55 seconds left in the second quarter to seal the sequence. Adebayo, Antetokounmpo, and Davion Mitchell combined for 41 of Miami's 68 first-half points as the team took a 9-point lead into the break.
Sacramento, which sits at 1-9, mounted a comeback in the third quarter. The Kings erased a 16-point deficit to tie the score at 95 points. De'Andre Hunter hit two free throws with 6:12 remaining in the fourth quarter to force the tie. Miami outscored Sacramento 19-13 in the final stretch to secure the win.
Darius Acuff Jr. led the Kings with 32 points and 10 assists. The team has yet to win a home game this season. Domantas Sabonis sat out due to soreness in his left knee.
The Kings traded second-year wing Nique Clifford to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. The Thunder sent back Utah's 2028 second-round pick and Minnesota's 2030 second-round pick in the deal. Clifford was selected 24th overall by the Thunder in the 2025 draft, who then moved his rights to Sacramento. The Kings host Orlando on Tuesday, while the Heat travel to Utah.
