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Nuggets 133-113 Heat (Jan 17, 2025) Game Recap
MIAMI — — Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets spoiled Jimmy Butler‘s return by beating the Miami Heat 133-113 on Friday night.
Jokic finished with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Aaron Gordon added 16 for Denver.
Tyler Herro scored 22 points for Miami, while Butler had 18 in his first game back from a seven-game suspension. Bam Adebayo finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Nikola Jovic scored 16 points for the Heat.
Nuggets: Denver hit the midway point of the season at 25-16, putting the Nuggets on pace to win at least 60% of their games for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. Prior to this stretch, the Nuggets finished at .600 or better only six times in their previous 31 seasons.
Heat: Miami has dropped three in a row at home — its longest such streak of the season — and all were by double digits: a 13-point loss to Indiana on Jan. 2, a 36-point loss to Utah two nights later and now this loss by 20.
Jokic made a 3-pointer with four seconds left in the third quarter, pushing Denver’s lead out to 12. Otherwise, Miami would have been within nine and with the ball to open the fourth quarter. But Jokic’s 3 started an 14-2 run that put the game basically out of Miami’s reach.
Including a pair of triple-doubles in NBA Finals games, Jokic has eight triple-doubles against Miami. The Nuggets are 8-0 in those games.
Denver finishes its two-game trip Sunday in Orlando, while Miami remains home Sunday to face Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio.
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Nuggets Dominate Heat in 133-113 Victory: Game Recap
In a high-scoring affair, the Denver Nuggets came out on top with a commanding 133-113 win over the Miami Heat on January 17, 2025. The Nuggets put on a show for their home crowd at the Ball Arena, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive tenacity throughout the game.
The Nuggets were led by their dynamic duo of Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic, who put up impressive numbers on the stat sheet. Murray finished the game with 35 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds, while Jokic recorded a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Their chemistry on the court was on full display, as they orchestrated the offense and found their teammates for easy buckets.
The Heat, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the Nuggets’ fast-paced style of play. Despite a solid performance from Jimmy Butler, who scored 30 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, the Heat couldn’t contain the Nuggets’ offensive onslaught. Tyler Herro chipped in with 22 points off the bench, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Nuggets’ balanced scoring attack.
The Nuggets’ bench also made a significant impact on the game, with players like Michael Porter Jr. and Monte Morris contributing key baskets and energy on both ends of the floor. Their depth and versatility proved to be a major advantage against the Heat, as they were able to maintain their lead and extend it throughout the game.
Overall, the Nuggets’ dominant performance against the Heat showcased their potential as a serious contender in the Western Conference. With their star players leading the way and their role players stepping up when needed, the Nuggets look primed for a successful season ahead. Stay tuned for more exciting matchups from this talented team.
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