Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets
28-27, 13-14 Away
106
28-27, 13-14 Away
35-20, 19-10 Home
123
35-20, 19-10 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
49% (39-79)
Field Goal %
54% (48-89)
41% (13-32)
Three Point %
47% (17-36)
83% (15-18)
Free Throw %
77% (10-13)
8
Turnovers
11
30
Rebounds
43
6
Largest Lead
22
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Pat Fraher
Referee:Nick Buchert
Referee:Matt Myers
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 39-79 | 48-89 |
| Field Goal % | 49 | 54 |
| 3PT | 13-32 | 17-36 |
| Three Point % | 41 | 47 |
| FT | 15-18 | 10-13 |
| Free Throw % | 83 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 30 | 43 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 4 | 11 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 26 | 32 |
| Assists | 29 | 32 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 8 | 7 |
| Total Turnovers | 8 | 11 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 7 | 12 |
| Fast Break Points | 17 | 7 |
| Points in Paint | 48 | 46 |
| Fouls | 13 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 6 | 22 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 43 | 33 | .566 | - | W2 |
| Orlando | 39 | 35 | .527 | 3 | L1 |
| Miami | 40 | 36 | .526 | 3 | W1 |
| Charlotte | 39 | 36 | .520 | 3.5 | L2 |
| Washington | 17 | 58 | .227 | 25.5 | L3 |
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 60 | 16 | .789 | - | W3 |
| Denver | 48 | 28 | .632 | 12 | W6 |
| Minnesota | 46 | 29 | .613 | 13.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 38 | 38 | .500 | 22 | W1 |
| Utah | 21 | 55 | .276 | 39 | L6 |
NBA News
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7h
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