The Sacramento Kings finally found their breakthrough performance. Behind a vintage shooting display from Zach LaVine — who poured in a season-high 42 points and drilled eight 3-pointers — the Kings rolled to a 127–111 victory over the Miami Heat on Saturday night, snapping a four-game losing streak and securing their first double-digit win of the season.

Sacramento had been living on the edge all year, with its five previous wins coming by a combined 18 points and none by more than five. But in Miami, the Kings delivered their most complete outing of the season, leading by as many as 28 — another season best — and securing the franchise’s largest win ever on the Heat’s home floor. Entering the night, Sacramento was just 6–31 all-time in Miami and had never won there by more than 15.

LaVine set the tone from the opening tip. His previous season highs were six 3s and 34 points, marks he surpassed well before the final buzzer. He scored 29 of his 42 in the first half, fueling a massive momentum swing that broke the game open.

After Simone Fontecchio hit a 3-pointer early in the second quarter to put Miami up 35–34 — the Heat’s last lead of the game — Sacramento erupted. LaVine and the Kings closed the half on a 23–7 run, taking a 72–55 advantage into the break and silencing the Miami crowd.

Keegan Murray added 16 points, Nique Clifford chipped in 15, and veteran forward DeMar DeRozan contributed 13 as Sacramento’s offense finally found its rhythm.

The Heat, meanwhile, dropped their third straight game — their first three-game skid of the season — despite another strong performance from Jaime Jaquez Jr., who scored 27 points. Fontecchio added 20, Norman Powell finished with 18, and Andrew Wiggins scored 13.

Miami was shorthanded, playing without Tyler Herro (right big toe contusion), Davion Mitchell (right groin tightness), and Pelle Larsson (right hip flexor tightness). Herro, who already missed early-season time following offseason surgery, underwent an MRI on Saturday to determine the extent of the toe injury. He remains day-to-day.

Even so, the Heat struggled to keep pace. Sacramento’s ball movement, outside shooting, and transition efficiency overwhelmed Miami, which never got closer than 15 in the fourth quarter and failed to mount a meaningful comeback.

The victory offers a much-needed spark for Sacramento, which had lost 12 of its last 14 entering the night. With LaVine back in All-Star form and the rotation finally clicking, the Kings hope Saturday’s performance marks a turning point.

Kings: Visit the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Heat: Travel to Orlando on Tuesday for an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup.