Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets
18-18, 7-10 Away
119
18-18, 7-10 Away
23-12, 13-3 Home
124
23-12, 13-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
45% (39-87)
Field Goal %
59% (45-76)
40% (14-35)
Three Point %
61% (17-28)
90% (27-30)
Free Throw %
77% (17-22)
15
Turnovers
20
36
Rebounds
36
9
Largest Lead
8
Game Information
Denver, CO
Referee:Sean Wright
Referee:Jason Goldenberg
Referee:Tre Maddox
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 39-87 | 45-76 |
| Field Goal % | 45 | 59 |
| 3PT | 14-35 | 17-28 |
| Three Point % | 40 | 61 |
| FT | 27-30 | 17-22 |
| Free Throw % | 90 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 36 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 11 | 5 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 25 | 31 |
| Assists | 21 | 34 |
| Steals | 13 | 6 |
| Blocks | 4 | 1 |
| Total Turnovers | 15 | 20 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
| Fast Break Points | 15 | 14 |
| Points in Paint | 42 | 48 |
| Fouls | 19 | 19 |
| Technical Fouls | 2 | 1 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Largest Lead | 9 | 8 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 32 | 28 | .533 | - | W1 |
| Miami | 33 | 29 | .532 | - | W2 |
| Charlotte | 32 | 31 | .508 | 1.5 | W6 |
| Atlanta | 32 | 31 | .508 | 1.5 | W5 |
| Washington | 16 | 45 | .262 | 16.5 | L6 |
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 15 | .766 | - | W4 |
| Minnesota | 39 | 23 | .629 | 9 | W4 |
| Denver | 38 | 24 | .613 | 10 | W1 |
| Portland | 30 | 33 | .476 | 18.5 | W1 |
| Utah | 18 | 44 | .290 | 30 | L7 |
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