Domantas Sabonis Clinches Dramatic Comeback Victory for Sacramento Kings
- The Sacramento Kings rallied from a 15-point deficit to beat the Miami Heat by one point.
- Domantas Sabonis scored the game-winning basket off a rebound with 0.7 seconds left in the game.
- This victory improved the Kings' record to 6-31 all-time in Miami, while the Heat struggled with inconsistent performances.
On Monday night, the Sacramento Kings achieved a remarkable comeback victory over the Miami Heat, overcoming a 15-point deficit to win 111-110. Domantas Sabonis was critical in the final moments, scoring following an offensive rebound with just 0.7 seconds remaining. DeAaron Fox contributed significantly with 28 points, while DeMar DeRozan added a crucial four-point play late in the game that sparked the Kings' decisive 8-2 run. The Heat had a strong start, leading by 15 points early in the third quarter, but witnessed a dramatic shift as they were outscored 37-17 in that period. Jimmy Butler was the standout player for Miami, scoring 27 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter. The loss marked another disappointing performance for the Heat at home, as they struggled with free-throw shooting during the closing moments of the game. Sacramento, despite missing key player Kevin Huerter due to illness, improved their historical record at Miami to 6-31 and will next face the Toronto Raptors. The Miami Heat, now facing challenges this season, will embark on a six-game road trip starting in Phoenix.