The Miami Heat are looking to bounce back from two tough losses as they face off against the Denver Nuggets in a rematch of the 2023 NBA Finals. The game is set to take place at Ball Arena at 9:00 p.m. EST.
Miami has struggled in their recent games, falling to both the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns by narrow margins. They have yet to secure a win against .500 teams this season. In their most recent game against Phoenix, the Heat had difficulty converting shots in the restricted area, ranking in the 5th percentile in rim accuracy according to Cleaning The Glass. This has been a recurring issue for Miami this season, as they have struggled to generate consistent rim pressure.
On the other hand, the Denver Nuggets are coming off two impressive wins against the Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder. Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP, has been a standout player, leading the NBA in scoring, rebounds, and assists. The Nuggets will be a tough test for the struggling Heat.
One player to watch in this matchup is Heat center Bam Adebayo, who has not been performing up to his usual standards this season. Adebayo has been struggling defensively and offensively, averaging just 14.9 points on 39.8 percent shooting.
The Heat will also be looking to end their eight-game regular season losing streak against the Nuggets. Can they turn things around and avoid a three-game losing streak? Only time will tell.
In terms of injuries, Miami’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kevin Love are questionable for the game, while Denver will be without Aaron Gordon, Vlatko Cancar, and DaRon Holmes II. Jamal Murray is listed as questionable for the Nuggets.
The projected starting lineups for the game are as follows:
Miami Heat:
– Terry Rozier, G
– Tyler Herro, G
– Jimmy Butler, F
– Nikola Jovic, F
– Bam Adebayo, C
Denver Nuggets:
– Jamal Murray, G
– Christian Braun, G
– Michael Porter Jr., F
– Peyton Watson, F
– Nikola Jokic, C
The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 PM EST and will be broadcasted on FanDuel Sports Network Sun. Fans can also tune in on the radio on AM 560 Sports WQAM. It’s sure to be an exciting matchup between these two talented teams.
