Heat End Skid Against Kings

     The Miami Heat stopped the Sacramento Kings 115-106 at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night. The Heat snapped a seven-game losing streak. It was their longest losing streak since 2007. 

     The Heat celebrated their 1,500th win in franchise history, Miami was the 10th fastest team to accomplish that feat. The Heat set a franchise record with 40 assists in one contest. 

     Miami(25-23) had a 28-22 advantage at the end of the first quarter. The Heat remained in front 59-55 by halftime. Sacramento(27-19) kept up early in the second half and trailed 90-84 after three quarters. 

     Jimmy Butler scored a team-high 31 points and for the Heat. Josh Richardson came off the bench and drained 24 points. Bam Adebayo added 16 points and 11 rebounds for a double-double while Tyler Herro contributed 14 points. Keegan Murray dropped in a game-high 33 points for the Kings.