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Nikola Jokic's triple-double leads Nuggets to 122-112 win over Heat
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
DENVER (AP) --- 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. He finished his triple-double by grabbing an
offensive rebound with 6:36 remaining in the third quarter.
Aaron Gordon added 24 points for the Nuggets, who improved to 4-0 at home this
season.
The Nuggets led by 17 points in the fourth quarter before the Heat cut the
deficit to eight with 43 seconds left. Jamal Murray sealed it with a pair of
free throws.
Miami hasn't won a game in the Mile High City during the regular season since
Nov. 30, 2016. They did beat the Nuggets in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals.
Denver won the series in five games for its only title.
Norman Powell had 23 points for Miami, which finished a four-game trip with a
1-3 mark. Bam Adebayo didn't play after the first quarter due to a left foot
injury. The Heat will know more about his status Thursday. Miami was
outrebounded by a 61-38 margin.
Powell started the game with a 3-pointer, marking the first time the Nuggets
have trailed at home all season. They led wire-to-wire in their opening three
games at Ball Arena.
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said before the game that going against his Nuggets
counterpart David Adelman was a "surreal" experience given his close
relationship with the Adelman family. Spoelstra considers David Adelman's
father, Rick, a role model.
Up next
Heat: Start a four-game homestand Friday against Charlotte.
Nuggets: Host Golden State on Friday.
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