Follow usJimmy Butler led the way with 31 points as the Miami Heat put an end to their seven-game losing streak, securing a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night.
Butler showcased his scoring efficiency, shooting 10 of 14 from the field and also contributing seven rebounds. The win marked the conclusion of Miami’s longest losing streak since dropping 15 consecutive games during the 2007-08 season.
Josh Richardson had a stellar performance, hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc and finishing with a season-high 24 points. Bam Adebayo added 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Tyler Herro rounded out Miami’s balanced scoring with 14 points.
For the Sacramento Kings, Domantas Sabonis had an impressive triple-double with 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists, marking his 13th triple-double of the season. Sabonis extended his streak of consecutive double-doubles to 29 games, just two behind Oscar Robertson’s franchise record set in 1961.
Despite a standout performance from Keegan Murray, who scored 33 points, and contributions from Kevin Huerter (14 points) and De’Aaron Fox (13 points), the Kings were unable to secure a victory in Miami, where they have not won since October 2018.
Notably, the game concluded with only two officials, as referee Brandon Adair was unable to officiate the second half due to injury.
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