NBA Finals 2023: Denver Nuggets Take 2-1 Series Lead with Game 3 Victory
Jokic Dominates with 28 Points, 16 Rebounds
Led by Nikola Jokic's 28 points, 12-of-16 shooting from the field, 16 rebounds, and four assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 109-94 in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals on Wednesday night in Miami.
Nuggets Control the Game
The Nuggets were in control of the game from the start, leading by as many as 20 points in the second half. They shot 53.8% from the field and held the Heat to just 41.5% shooting.
Jokic was dominant inside, scoring in the paint and hitting mid-range jumpers. He also dished out four assists and had two blocks.
Heat Struggle to Keep Pace
The Heat struggled to keep pace with the Nuggets' offense. Jimmy Butler led Miami with 22 points, but he shot just 7-of-22 from the field. Bam Adebayo added 19 points and 10 rebounds, but he was also held in check by Jokic.
The Heat now trail 2-1 in the series and will need to win Game 4 on Friday night in Miami to tie things up.
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