Heat Heat Up Nuggets to Even NBA Finals

Heat Heat Up Nuggets to Even NBA Finals at 1-1

The Miami Heat defeated the Denver Nuggets 115-105 in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night to even the series at 1-1. The Heat shot 50% from the field and 40% from three-point range, led by Jimmy Butler's 33 points. The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic's 35 points and 13 rebounds.

The Heat started the game hot, jumping out to a 15-point lead in the first quarter. The Nuggets responded to cut the lead to three points at halftime, but the Heat pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 32-19.

The Heat's defense was the difference in the game. They held the Nuggets to 42% shooting from the field and 29% from three-point range. The Heat also forced 16 turnovers, which they turned into 22 points.

The series now shifts to Denver for Game 4 on Saturday night. The Nuggets will need to find a way to slow down the Heat's offense if they want to take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Here are some key takeaways from the game: Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 33 points.

• Bam Adebayo had 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Heat.
• Tyler Herro had 18 points off the bench for the Heat.
• Nikola Jokic had 35 points and 13 rebounds for the Nuggets.
• Aaron Gordon had 21 points and 14 rebounds for the Nuggets.
• The Heat's defense was the difference in the game.
• The series now shifts to Denver for Game 4 on Saturday night.

The Heat will look to take a 2-1 lead in the series with a win in Game 4. The Nuggets will need to find a way to slow down the Heat's offense if they want to stay alive in the series.