Sacramento Kings @ Miami Heat: Dec 20, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Sacramento KingsKings
0-3 · Away
6:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Miami HeatHeat
0-4 · Home

Kings vs Heat tips off at 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Kaseya Center, Miami. TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), WPLG Local 10 (Heat).

How to Watch Kings vs Heat: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, December 20, 20266:00 PM ET / 3:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Kings NBC Sports California · Heat WPLG Local 10
Stream
NBA League PassKings: NBC Sports App / Peacock add-on · Heat: Local 10+
Arena
Kaseya CenterMiami

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ben SimmonsKingsG-FOut For SeasonAchillesOct 18, 2026
Dylan CardwellKingsCOutCalfOct 15, 2026
Keegan MurrayKingsFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026
Maxime RaynaudKingsFOutKneeOct 15, 2026
Pelle LarssonHeatGDay-To-DayFingerOct 24, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Kings

Heat

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Kings vs Heat Preview

The Kings are 0-3 this season, while the Heat are 0-4 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Heat rank 17th in blocks, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Zach LaVine (29.0 points per game) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (28.5 points per game).

Kings vs Heat Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Kings vs Heat Season Stats 2026-27

Kings 3 GPHeat 4 GP
109.3#26
Points per game
109.0#28
124.0#28
Opponent points
121.8#24
45.2%#20
Field goal %
43.2%#25
28.6%#28
Three-point %
30.6%#25
72.5%#25
Free throw %
72.1%#26
42.7#21
Rebounds
40.8#27
21.0#30
Assists
24.8#21
7.7#21
Steals
8.3#19
2.3#30
Blocks
5.0#17
15.0#14
Turnovers
14.3#8

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Jazz1-33.0
14Pelicans0-33.5
15Kings0-33.5

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
13Knicks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-43.5

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This Kings vs Heat page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Kings visit the Magic Dec 21; Heat host the Bulls Dec 21.

Kings vs Heat FAQs

What time does Kings vs Heat start?

The Sacramento Kings play the Miami Heat on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Tip-off is 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT).

What channel is Kings vs Heat on?

Local TV: NBC Sports California (Kings), WPLG Local 10 (Heat). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Kings and Heat records?

Going into this game the Kings were 0-3 and the Heat were 0-4 this season.

Who is injured for Kings vs Heat?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Ben Simmons (Kings, out for season, achilles); Dylan Cardwell (Kings, out, calf); Keegan Murray (Kings, out, ankle); Maxime Raynaud (Kings, out, knee); Pelle Larsson (Heat, day-to-day, finger).

How did Kings vs Heat go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Kings vs Heat game?

The Heat beat the Kings 130-117 on Jan 20, 2026 on the road.

Where is Kings vs Heat being played?

At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.

Is Kings vs Heat on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Kings and Heat markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Local 10+ for Heat fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.