Defense has been catalyst behind many Heat wins, but not lately. Also, no excuses for Heat
Unfortunately for the Heat, its defense hasn’t been good enough lately. As a result, the Heat dropped its third straight game in a 133-113 blowout loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night at Kaseya Center.
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Murray scores 30 points, Jokic has another triple-double to help Nuggets roll past Butler and Heat
(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson defends Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14 ...
Jimmy Butler returns from suspension, but Heat returns to .500 after loss to Nuggets. Takeaways
Jimmy Butler made his return, but the Heat still lost its third straight game to reach the 40-game mark at 20-20.
Butler in starting lineup vs. Nuggets following 7-game suspension
Jimmy Butler was in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat against the Denver Nuggets on Friday after completing his seven-game suspension, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra announced."You're looking for drama.
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Heat and Jimmy Butler don’t get their ‘joy back’, lose to Nuggets 133-113
The Miami Heat star may be “back”, but an uncomfortable window of basketball seems to be on the horizon moving forward, pending any eventual trade.
Butler returns from 7-game ban in loss vs. Nuggets
Miami Heat veteran Jimmy Butler was in the starting lineup for Friday's 133-113 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets after completing his seven-game suspension.Butler recorded 18 points on 7-of-15 shooting.
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Nuggets beat Magic 113-100 as Jokic records triple-double
(AP) — Nikola Jokic had 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists and three blocks without playing the fourth quarter and the Denver Nuggets ... his season high, Duncan Robinson added 21 on 5-of ...
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Triple-doubles For Jokic And James Fuel Lopsided NBA Wins
Nikola Jokic delivered his fourth straight triple-double on Tuesday, a league-leading 19th of the season, to propel the Denver Nuggets to a 144-109 ... Tyler Herro sidelined by groin tightness, Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 22 points.
Jokic posts 19th triple-double as Nuggets stun Sixers
Nikola Jokic needed just three quarters to post his 19th triple-double of the NBA season as the Denver Nuggets thrashed the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Nuggets Journal: Evaluating Denver’s trade deadline needs after team’s resurgence
With the halfway point of the season in the rearview mirror, here’s an updated evaluation of the Nuggets’ potential needs. Star-caliber scoring Ever since Denver’s interest in Zach LaVine ...
NBA roundup: Nikola Jokic, Nuggets dominate 76ers
Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists for his fourth straight triple-double and the host Denver Nuggets beat the reeling Philadelphia 76ers 144-109 on Tuesday night.
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Kel’El Ware, Nikola Jovic flourish without Butler
The Heat suspended Jimmy Butler again on Monday, and multiple low-rostered players performed well against the Magic.