Denver Nuggets @ Miami Heat
NBA Finals - Game 3 • DEN leads series 2-1
53-29, 19-22 Away
109
53-29, 19-22 Away
44-38, 27-14 Home
94
44-38, 27-14 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
51% (41-80)
Field Goal %
37% (34-92)
28% (5-18)
Three Point %
31% (11-35)
81% (22-27)
Free Throw %
79% (15-19)
14
Turnovers
4
58
Rebounds
33
21
Largest Lead
5
Game Information
Miami, FL
Referee:Josh Tiven
Referee:Tony Brothers
Referee:Kevin Scott
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 41-80 | 34-92 |
| Field Goal % | 51 | 37 |
| 3PT | 5-18 | 11-35 |
| Three Point % | 28 | 31 |
| FT | 22-27 | 15-19 |
| Free Throw % | 81 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 58 | 33 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 13 | 10 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 45 | 23 |
| Assists | 28 | 20 |
| Steals | 3 | 7 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Total Turnovers | 14 | 4 |
| Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 17 | 8 |
| Fast Break Points | 11 | 11 |
| Points in Paint | 60 | 34 |
| Fouls | 18 | 22 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 21 | 5 |
Matchups
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Northwest | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | 61 | 16 | .792 | - | W4 |
| Denver | 49 | 28 | .636 | 12 | W7 |
| Minnesota | 46 | 30 | .605 | 14.5 | L1 |
| Portland | 40 | 38 | .513 | 21.5 | W3 |
| Utah | 21 | 56 | .273 | 40 | L7 |
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 44 | 33 | .571 | - | W3 |
| Charlotte | 41 | 36 | .532 | 3 | W2 |
| Orlando | 40 | 36 | .526 | 3.5 | L1 |
| Miami | 40 | 37 | .519 | 4 | L1 |
| Washington | 17 | 59 | .224 | 26.5 | L4 |
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