Nuggets and Heat Set for Finals Rematch
The Denver Nuggets take on the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on Wednesday night.

The Nuggets (45-20) are gearing up for what they expect to be another extended postseason run, and they'll head into Wednesday's Finals rematch with three straight wins. Their most recent success came at the expense of the Toronto Raptors, which they topped by a 125-119 score Monday night. Nikola Jokic led the way with a 35-point, 17-rebound, 12-assist triple-double that included six steals and two blocks. Jamal Murray delivered a 26-point, 12-assist double-double that included five rebounds and two blocks. Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon produced matching 19-point contributions while posting eight and two rebounds, respectively.

The Nuggets will come into Wednesday's game without any injuries to report.

The Heat (35-29) are headed in the exact opposite direction of their opponent, as they've dropped three straight contests. Their most recent stumble came Sunday night, when they suffered a surprising 110-108 loss to the Washington Wizards. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 23 points, supplementing them with four assists, three rebounds, one steal and one block. Bam Adebayo generated a 16-point, 16-rebound double-double that included two assists, two steals and one block. Terry Rozier and Duncan Robinson matched Adebayo's scoring, with Rozier also contributing seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Caleb Martin finished with 11 points, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.

The Heat will remain without Tyler Herro (foot) and Kevin Love (heel) for Wednesday's game. Butler (illness) will carry a probable tag.

Wednesday's game marks the second and final meeting between the teams this season. The Nuggets hold a 1-0 series lead.
Posted on: 3/12/2024 10:02 PM