No rust for the Nuggets as they shot 50% from the field and cruised to a 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat.
The Heat struggled all game, with the score deficit being in the double digits for most of the 2nd half. The Heat as a team shot 40% from the field and had many key players struggle, notably Jimmy Butler who after hitting his 1st 2 shots cooled off significantly finishing with 13 points on 6-14 shooting to go along with 7 assist and 7 rebounds. Key contributors Max Strus and Caleb Martin combined for 3 points on 1-17 shooting.
Miami remains confident in there ability to win the series.
“It’s a long series,” Vincent said. “First to four wins. Adjustments will be made. And we will learn from this loss.”
Those adjustments are likely to include attacking the basket more as the Heat only attempted 2 free throws the entire game setting the record for fewest free throw attempts in a finals game.
“It’s a long series,” Vincent said. “First to four wins. Adjustments will be made. And we will learn from this loss.”
The Heat will have a chance to even up the series Sunday night.
