"It was the seventh game this season of scoring 140+ points and second in a row. Their 84 second half points was also good for a new franchise record. All of a sudden, the Heat offense is back in business. The win snapped an 11-game regular season losing streak to Denver, and just their first since the 2020 bubble. Miami improves to 18-15 on the season and climb up to the East's sixth seed."
"Miami had eight of their nine rotation players score in double digits. Norman Powell led the Heat with 25 points on an efficient 9 of 16 shooting. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Niko Jovic combined for 42 points off the bench on 15 of 23 overall. It was the second straight encouraging Jovic performance, as the Slovenian forward has looked like he's getting confidence back since returning from injury last week."
"Kel'el Ware and Andrew Wiggins also laid their imprints on the win. Ware put up an impactful 19 points and 9 boards on 8 of 12 in just 24 minutes as the starting big man alongside Bam Adebayo. Wiggins put up a two-way masterclass in which he did a little bit of everything. The veteran wing posted a loaded statline of 19 points, 6 assists,"
Miami scored 147 points to beat Denver 147-123, marking the seventh 140+ game this season and second straight, while setting a franchise record with 84 second-half points. The victory ended an 11-game regular-season losing streak to Denver and moved Miami to 18-15 and sixth in the East. Nikola Jokic hyperextended his knee and left before halftime after scoring 21 points in 19 minutes, opening the door for Miami. Eight of nine rotation players scored in double digits; Norman Powell led with 25. Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Niko Jovic combined for 42 off the bench. Kel'el Ware and Andrew Wiggins also contributed significantly.
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