Miami Heat

The Denver Nuggets kicked off the NBA Finals with a landslide victory in Game 1, but the Miami Heat reminded everyone why they’re in this position after a clutch Game 2 win. The Nuggets led by eight to start the fourth quarter, but the Heat took the lead after Jamal Murray missed the buzzer for a 111-108 win and stayed ahead.

The Nuggets have the same starting lineup as in Game 1. The Heat replaced Martin with Love, but the other four starters remained the same.

Before the Game – Tyler Herro remains out for the Heat but is expected to return for Game 3 of Thursday’s series move to Miami. Caleb Martin is playing sick but is likely to come off the bench. Kevin Love will start for Miami instead of Martin, which could give the Heat more size to match Nikola Jokic.

It marked the Nuggets’ first home loss of the playoffs and the fourth time the Heat have lost Game 3 in a series that took home-court advantage away. Despite the thrilling win, Miami should be home favorites for Game 3.