Heat turn up the offense to rout Kings (The SportsXchange)

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MIAMI -- Two nights after an emotional win over the Eastern Conference-leading Indiana Pacers, the Miami Heat were less than focused early on against the lowly Sacramento Kings. The Heat gave up 36 points in the first quarter, which ranks as their second-worst defensive period of the season. Miami also allowed the Kings to shoot 78 percent for the first quarter and 68 percent for the first half. The Heat's defensive effort improved in the second half, however, and the offense was consistent throughout, allowing Miami to defeat the Kings 122-103 on Friday night at AmericanAirlines Arena.

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