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Denver Defeats Miami 103-97 - Recap
Miami was victimized for 30 points and 11 rebounds by Michael Porter Jr. as the Nuggets defeated the Heat 103-97 in NBA action on Thursday.
Denver did not, however, defeat the Heat against the spread, which closed at -6.5 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 214.0.
Denver got 18 points from Nikola Jokic and another 18 points from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Nikola Jokic contributed 7 assists, while Nikola Jokic cleaned the glass with 11 rebounds.
Miami got 22 points from Bam Adebayo in a losing cause and another 21 points from Jimmy Butler. Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 5 assists for the Heat, while Caleb Martin had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Denver were victorious, as the score was 56-51 at the break.
Miami won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 45-41.
Next game, Denver takes its act on the road to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For Miami, they head home to face Utah.