Miami Heat is looking to bring their Game 2 momentum at home for the Game 3 of their finals match against the Denver Nuggets. Their comeback win against the Nuggets in Game 2 enables them to even the series. It was a resilient comeback for the Heat, which is a very important one. Heat can no longer afford to lose for the second straight time in the finals, as it will be dangerous for them. As for the Nuggets, they lost their chance of being ahead by two games, which could have been big for them. They blew their home court advantage in that Game 2, which is why they are aiming to bounce back here. This meeting will be on June 8, 2023, at 8:30 AM (GMT+8), as the Heat heads at home.
Miami Heat
The Heat put up a strong fight during the Game 2 of their Finals series against the Nuggets, coming back from being down in the 4th. On that match, it looks like they are a team on a mission, winning 111-108 against the Nuggets. Although the Nuggets controlled that match, the Heat were able to dominate the fourth quarter, giving them the win. Moreover, it was a surprising fourth quarter, as they were outshot, outrebounded, and outplayed in the first three quarters. However, it seems like the fourth quarter is really for them, as they were able to roar back. Their three-point shooting saved them as they shot over 49% from deep, 17 three-pointers to be exact. Coming into this game, they are hoping to build up from that momentum to win in this game. Additionally, they are also hoping that they can have the same contribution for this match.
There are talks that Tyler Herro might return in this match, following the hand injury he sustained during their series against the Bucks. In Game 2, it was Duncan Robinson who exploded on that match, and are now aiming to do the same here. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo continues to lead the Heat with 27.3, and 17.5 points respectively.
Denver Nuggets
Nuggets on the other hand have failed to utilize their advantage playing at home when they lost in Game 2. They were controlling the game almost the whole game, but relaxed during the fourth, which resulted them to lose in that match. In fact, the Nuggets were up by eighth points when they entered the fourth, but the Heat’s eagerness is just too much for them. According to their coach, they did not play well in this match, and have failed to show the amount of effort they needed. “This is not the preseason. This is not the regular season, this is the NBA Finals,” he said. Although Nikola Jokic had a huge game in this match with 41 points, it is not enough for the Nuggets. In fact, he has more turnovers than assists, and only Jokic, Murray, and Gordon scored double digits for the starters. With that, they are hoping to address their issues to have an advantage in the series.
Collin Gillespie remains to be out for the Nuggets in this match. They will still be under the leadership of Nikola Jokic, who have 30.4 points per game. Jamal Murray, and Michael Porter Jr., are also providing numbers for the Nuggets with 27 and 14 points each.
Prediction:
Denver Nuggets
Total Under: 108.5
Odds: 0.91
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