nba Game Recap
Miami Falls 100-88 to Nuggets - Recap
The Heat were burned for 25 points by Michael Porter Jr. on Wednesday as the Nuggets picked up a 100-88 win at Kaseya Center.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -3.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 217.0.
Aaron Gordon had 16 points for Denver and Jamal Murray chipped in with 14 points. Nikola Jokic had 6 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Miami got 17 points from Bam Adebayo in a losing cause and another 15 points from Jimmy Butler. Terry Rozier contributed 4 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo had 13 rebounds.
Denver led at halftime, 50-44.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-41.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face San Antonio looking for another win. For Miami, they head on the road to face Detroit.