Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings
PREVIEW: The Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat meet Saturday in NBA action at the Kaseya Center. The Kings have lost 16 of their last 20 games , arriving in Miami as a desperate squad seeking answers on both ends of the floor. Sacramento is averaging 111 points on 46.3 percent shooting while allowing 122.9 points on 50 percent shooting , a troubling split that reflects their current struggles. The Heat will be glad to return home, where they've been dominant with a 10-2 record , setting up a matchup between a team fighting for its season and a squad looking to reclaim form after recent stumbles.
Miami is averaging 122.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 117.9 points on 44 percent shooting , numbers that showcase their ability to control pace and limit opponent efficiency at home. Norman Powell is averaging 25 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Tyler Herro is averaging 23.8 points and 2.2 assists, with Bam Adebayo serving as the third double-digit scorer. The Kings will be without Dennis Schroder and Domantas Sabonis, while the Heat have ruled out Tyler Herro for this one with a toe injury , forcing both squads to navigate significant absences. The Kings have struggled on the road, winning just two of their 12 away games , making this a challenging test against a Heat team that thrives in their home environment.