The Miami Heat's return to Denver for an NBA Finals rematch against the Nuggets ended in a competitive loss, with a final score of 103-97, marking the end of their five-game winning streak. This game, tipping at 10pm/et on TNT, was the last of a four-game road trip for the Heat. Key players Tyler Herro and Kevin Love were sidelined due to injuries, with Herro suffering from a hyperextended knee, and Richardson remains out. Despite a late rally, the Heat's effort fell short. The loss affected their standings, moving them from 5th to 8th in the Eastern Conference, now a half-game behind Philadelphia, Orlando, and Indiana. The team's record now stands at 33-26.
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Heat trip ends as last season did, with competitive loss in Denver, this time 103-97 https://t.co/7o5D6kCd7b
Late Heat rally falls short in Denver, as five-game win streak ends. Takeaways and details https://t.co/OGYSJX8vNt
NEW: Late Heat rally in Denver falls short, as Miami's winning streak ends at five with 103-97 loss https://t.co/A0YVhn0QjN Takeaways and details
Heat lose in Denver, now 33-26, go from 5th to 8th in the East, a half-game behind Philly (33-25), Orlando (34-26) and Indiana (34-26). #TheEastIsAMess
Denver didn't meet much resistance through the first shift but their offense hasn't has been stuck in low gear - some of it them, some of it Miami - since they went to the bench lineups. Being in the bonus did a lot for Heat but being down five is a fine spot.
2023 NBA Finals rematch 🍿 Who ya got? Nuggets vs. Heat tips at 10pm/et on TNT https://t.co/EnRqEI7wCE
Out vs. Denver, Heat’s Herro forges through injury, rumors, role change. He offers insight https://t.co/AE0RayrTRE
Herro out again tonight here in Denver with hyperextended knee. https://t.co/cFrOzr8S7w My discussion with Tyler on pushing through injuries, past trade rumors, role changes, being a father, how he deals with things, maturity, more:
Heat’s Tyler Herro, Kevin Love sidelined for NBA Finals rematch vs. Nuggets https://t.co/LIHphZjjUM
5 game win streak on the line in Denver. We need this Duncan. #heatculture https://t.co/snAUr0FVt1
Game 4/4 of this road trip in Denver. Stay up late with us one more time, #HEATNation 🔥 https://t.co/eun9NyAtsc
Heat’s Herro forges through injuries, rumors, role changes. His insight on his situation https://t.co/pXfVzpyzCw
Herro and Love questionable for Heat in Denver. Richardson remains out
Heat goes to Denver still looking up at times. But there’s a new twist and Miami’s rolling https://t.co/n4MkFgO0So
Bittersweet taste lingers as Heat return to scene of NBA Finals loss to face Nuggets https://t.co/qKt4dwZejy