Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings 2 Prediction and Preview for 2024 NBA Summer League | July 7, 2024

The Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings will be held at the Chase Center on Day 2 of the California Classic summer league on Sunday. The Kings secured a 108-94 win against the Lakers on Day 1 of the summer league, disappointing the anticipated Lakers duo of Dalton Knecht and LeBron James' son Bronny James.

The Kings proved that they have great talent in their rookies this year. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat fell short against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, losing 105- 66.

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Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings 2 Prediction and Preview

Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings 2 preview

Spread: Heat (+3.5), Kings (-3.5)

The first day of the California Classic Summer League allowed fans a look at how the youngsters of these franchises would perform, and they didn't disappoint.

The Heat had a worse night compared to Sacramento, who tasted victory. However, the defeat doesn't take away from the promising performances of the Heat youngsters.

Cole Swider and Kel'el Ware proved themselves with 17 and 12 points respectively against the Warriors.

Meanwhile, The Sacramento Kings' youngsters put up a dominant display of their balling abilities. Adonis Arms was a dominant force on the hardwood with no Laker able to contain him.

He scored 32 points and collected 11 rebounds, which make him the biggest threat for the Miami Heat on Sunday.

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Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings lineups

As both teams played their first game in the summer league, the starting lineups for them were revealed.

It's unlikely that the coaches for both franchises would make major changes to the lineup from the first day. They would prefer to stick to the initial lineup, giving the youngsters more time to get used to professional basketball.

Here's the expected lineup for the Miami Heat for Sunday:

C- Kel'el Ware, F- Keshad Johnson, F- Cole Swider, G- Pelle Larsson, G- Alondes Williams

Here's the expected lineup for the Sacramento Kings for Sunday:

C- Fardaws Aimaq, F- Xavier Sneed, G- Kenan Blackshear, G- Adonis Arms, G- Jordan Ford.

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Miami Heat vs Sacramento Kings Prediction

After looking at the Day 1 performances of both the teams it's tough to stand behind the Miami Heat squad.

The Sacramento Kings' squad performed exceptionally well against a promising Lakers lineup. Moreover, it's difficult to say that anyone on the Heat squad will be able to contain Adonis Arms and stop him from winning the game for his team.