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Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 29 points to lead the Heat to a 114-108 win over the struggling Kings
Thompson contributed 23 points with seven 3-pointers while Adebayo added 18 points and eight rebounds in Miami's victory.
On Sunday, the Miami Heat defeated the Sacramento Kings 114-108 in Sacramento, with forward Giannis Antetokounmpo recording 29 points and 14 rebounds to lead the team.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra shook up his starting lineup for the first time this season, inserting Pelle Larsson in place of Andrew Wiggins to spark the struggling squad.
Antetokounmpo surpassed Larry Bird's 21,791 career points while Klay Thompson contributed 23 points on 41.9% shooting from 3-point range, helping Miami overcome a 44-36 rebounding deficit.
Despite 32 points and 10 assists from Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr., Miami held firm, outscoring Sacramento 19-13 down the stretch to secure the victory.
The Heat conclude their five-game western swing against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, then return home for a five-game stand featuring matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.
The Miami team, led by the leading Greek player, overcame Sacramento in a fierce match. The visiting team imposed 114-108.The California squad failed to make its way back despite the effort of Acuff Jr. and the absence of Sabonis. The Kings continued without home victories.