US EditionNikola Jokic’s Triple-Double Leads Nuggets to 122-112 Win over Heat
Nikola Jokic posted his fifth triple-double this season as the Nuggets improved to 4-0 at home and extended their winning streak over Miami to 11 games.
- On Wednesday night, Nikola Jokic recorded his fifth triple‑double of the season with 15 rebounds, helping the Denver Nuggets score 122 points and continue their regular‑season mastery of the Miami Heat at Ball Arena.
- Out-Rebounding Miami 68-44 with a 22-8 second-chance edge, the Nuggets piled 68 first-half points despite shooting 43%, while Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat center, missed the second half with a left-foot injury.
- Aaron Gordon added 24 points and took several Jokic assists, while Jokic shot 12 of 18 and Murray sealed the win with free throws despite Miami's late push.
- Miami finished its four-game trip 1-3 with Norman Powell leading at 23 points, while the Nuggets have won nine consecutive home games against Miami since Nov. 30, 2016.
- The Nuggets will host Golden State on Friday in their second NBA Cup group-stage game after losing to Portland last week, while altitude might be regaining its status as a safe haven at Ball Arena.
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Nikola Jokic-led Nuggets top Heat to remain perfect at home
Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds, Aaron Gordon scored 24 points, and the host Denver Nuggets remained unbeaten at home with a 122-112 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 18 points off the bench, Jamal Murray contributed 14 points, Christian Braun finished with 11 points and Peyton Watson grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds for Denver. The Nuggets have won 11 straight regular-season games against…
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Nikola Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets to 122-112 win over Heat
Nikola Jokic shines with a triple-double as the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 122-112. This marks Denver's 11th straight regular-season win over Miami.
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Nikola Jokic had 33 points, 16 assists and 15 rebounds for his fifth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets continued their mastery of Miami with a 122-112 win over the Heat on Wednesday night. It was Denver's 11th straight regular-season win over the Heat. Jokic was 12 of 18 from the floor.Read More …
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