Nuggets Plunge Heat

     It was a rematch of the 2024 NBA Finals as the defending champions the Denver Nuggets survived the Miami Heat 100-88 at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night. The Nuggets were able to sweep the season series. They have stopped the Heat in eight consecutive regular season contests. 

     Denver(46-20) started out with a 26-19 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Nuggets remained in front and had a 50-44 advantage at halftime. 

     Miami(35-30) went on a 19-10 run to begin the second half, however they trailed 72-71 after three quarters. Denver went on an 18-9 spurt in the middle part of the fourth quarter and pulled away. 

     Bam Adebayo collected a double-double for Miami with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Jimmy Butler added 15 points while Terry Rozier scored 14 points. Duncan Robinson was able to pour in 11 points. 

     Michael Porter Jr. dropped in a game-high 25 points for Denver. Nikola Jokic had 12 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double. Aaron Gordon contributed 16 points and Reggie Jackson came off the bench with nine points.