The Denver Nuggets are looking to extend their lead in the series against the Miami Heat, into two games. Game 4 between the Nuggets and the Heat is a crucial one, and the Heat can no longer afford to let the Nuggets win here. In Game 3, the stars of the Nuggets have been phenomenal, with Jokic and Murray making history. They are the first teammates to both score a triple-double in the finals history of the NBA. As for the Heat, they are in-need of help, as they really need a win in this match, to avoid getting more disadvantage. Heat‘s loss in Game 3 got their backs against the wall again, but this time, it is a more crucial loss. This meeting will be on June 10, 2023, at 8:30 AM (GMT+8), with the Heat playing as hosts.
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets is currently with one-game lead, so they are aiming to extend that lead, so they could be a win away from the title. Throughout the season, the Nuggets have shown their dominance in the league. Either at home or in the road, the Nuggets does not have a problem with it. The Game 2 ended in a disappointment for the Nuggets, but they were able to bounce back in Game 3. During the Game 3, it was a total complete team effort that made them win that match. With the leadership of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, they were able to edge out their opponent. In Game 3, Jokic and Murray made history as the only teammates to score a triple double in the same game. Moreover, the Nuggets are efficient either offensively or defensively, which is their greatest strength. As they aim to be a game closer to the title, expect the Nuggets to be more dominant here.
Jamal Murray, after recording a triple double, is questionable for this game, due to a hand injury, which is very unfortunate. Nonetheless, they still have their scoring leader, Nikola Jokic, who has 30.5 points per game. He is followed by the questionable Murray who is with 27.4 points per game.
Miami Heat
The Heat is in dire need of help, to halt Nuggets’ goal of extending their lead in the series. During the Game 3, the Heat failed to take advantage of their home advantage, allowing the Nuggets to dominate them. That loss puts their backs against the walls once again, as they can no longer afford to allow the Nuggets to win here. A loss in this match puts Heat just a win away from elimination, which they surely do not want. On the other hand, if they managed to pull an upset here, they can have back the momentum they lost. However, of they want to win in this match, they need to address their issues offensively, where they have struggled the most. Additionally, they need to quickly find the spark they lost in Game 3, and hope that their other players would step up for them.
Despite the reports that he will play in Game 3, Tyler Herro have yet to see in action during Game 3. Moreover, it is reported that he remains unavailable in this match, following his injury. Victor Oladipo on the other hand has no timetable of his return yet. Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo continues to lead the Heat with 27.3 and 17.7 points per game respectively.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Total Under: 107.5
Odds: 0.88
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