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Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray become the first pair of teammates to score a 30-point triple-double in the same NBA Finals game while the Serbian center leads all players in points, rebounds, and assists in the 2023 playoffs and could become the first player to lead the league in all three in the postseason. The Nuggets will look to take a two-game lead while Jimmy Butler's Miami Heat are expected to level the series in Game 4, scheduled to take place at the Kaseya Center on Friday night in the 2023 NBA Finals.
In their last five NBA fixtures, the Heat have won two matches while the Nuggets have won four games. While Denver defeated Lebron James's Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 to become the Western Champions, Miami outplayed Boston Celtics 4-3 to clinch the Eastern Conference title. The Heat have lost 17 of their 51 home games while the Nuggets have won 24 of their 49 road games in the NBA 2022-23.
Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets have played two games in the regular season and the Heat won both the matches.
- The Heat are currently on a six-game winning streak against the Nuggets.
- Denver have currently managed a 2-1 lead against Miami in the 2023 NBA Finals.
Top Players:
- The Nuggets include Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon, Michael Porter Jr, and Bruce Brown Jr. as their star players.
- The Heat include Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Caleb Martin, Kyle Lowry, and Gabe Vincent as their star players.
Average Quarter score: (Heat 106-105 Nuggets)
- 1st quarter: 28-26
- 2nd quarter: 25-28
- 3rd quarter: 26-24
- 4th quarter: 27-27
Nuggets at Heat: Betting Odds
Against The Spread (ATS): 3.5 points (Heat +3.5)
Over/Under (OU): 210.5 (Over)
Prediction: Heat 106-105 Nuggets
Money Line:
- The Heat have +135 odds to pick up the win, while the Nuggets are listed at -160 to claim victory.
- This season, the Heat lost 23 of the 56 games they were named the favorites while the Nuggets won 11 of the 22 games they played as the underdogs.
- This season, the Heat won 15 of the 49 games they were named the underdogs while the Nuggets lost 22 of the 78 games they played as the favorites.
Against The Spread:
- In the playoffs, the Heat are averaging 109.9 points per game while the Nuggets are scoring 114.8 points per game.
- The Nuggets are averaging 4.9 points more than the Heat in the playoffs this season.
Over/Under:
- For the Heat, Jimmy Butler led the scoring with 27.3 points in the playoffs, followed by Bam Adebayo (17.7), Gabe Vincent (13.6), and Caleb Martin (12.9).
- For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic led the scoring with 30.5 points in the playoffs, followed by Jamal Murray (27.4), Michael Porter Jr. (13.3), and Aaron Gordon (13).
Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets: How to Watch
When and where will the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets, 2023 NBA Finals - Game 4 take place?
The 2023 NBA Finals - Game 4 between Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets will take place on June 10 at 06:00 am IST (June 9, 07:30 pm ET) at the Kaseya Center.
Where to watch the live telecast of the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets, 2023 NBA Finals - Game 4 in India and the US?
The live telecast of the 2023 NBA Finals - Game 4 between Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets will be available on Sports 18 in India and on TNT and NBA TV in the US.
Where to watch the live stream of the Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets, 2023 NBA Finals - Game 4 in India and the US?
The 2023 NBA Finals - Game 4 between Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets can be streamed live on Voot Select, Jio Cinema, and NBA.com on a subscription basis in India, and on ESPN and ABC in the US.
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