7/1/2023 0 Comments Lightning score game 7That’s because the Heat rallied but fell short in that game, then overwhelmed Denver in the fourth quarter of Game 2. The Nuggets were fortunate they built momentum and a decent lead in Game 1. We’re up eight points going into the fourth quarter of Game 2, up 21 going into the fourth of Game 1.” They’re averaging 33 points, shooting 60% from the field and over 50% on 3s. “The Miami Heat are dominating the fourth quarter. “If you really want to simplify the first two games, in the first three quarters we have dominated both games,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. Yes: The series is tied but the Heat are leading the fourth quarter, 2-0. And in the case of the Nuggets, the fourth quarters in this series have completely escaped them. Whoever conquers that quarter will likely claim the game. The 12-minute stretch to watch will be all 12 in the fourth quarter. Miami made 3-pointers in Game 2 and won.Īnd so … here are four things to monitor in Game 3, in a series that’s tied, in a series that will generate plenty of sizzle if - if - the Heat were to win and take a lead in the Finals:īreaking down Miami's dominant fourth quarter to steal Game 2 in Denver. Most of all, what the Nuggets and Heat have proven through two games is how this is a make-or-miss league. Here’s who needs to roll out the other side of the bed: Michael Porter Jr., Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Caleb Martin. They’ve been the most consistent, giving the best vibes. Here’s who needs to keep eating whatever they’re having for breakfast: Bam Adebayo, Gabe Vincent and Jokic. Also, ultimately the best players meet the challenge, even if they previously stumbled a few nights ago. Each game traditionally in the Finals has its own personality and flavor because of the constant tweaks in strategy, lineups and minutes. We should also expect the unexpected because whatever happened in the previous game doesn’t necessarily spill over into the next. Also, the Nuggets will look to turn up the volume on their intensity, which despite the high stakes hasn’t followed them for 48 full minutes. It’s safe to say they won’t completely abandon that. So, what can we expect? The Heat are prospering defensively and mainly with a unique zone defense that’s managing to restrict every Nuggets player except Nikola Jokic. That’s the case in a series that’s tied 1-1, a series that’ll favor the lower-seeded Heat if only because the next two games are in Miami. ET, ABC), and more adjustments will be necessary for the Miami Heat or the Denver Nuggets. One team will be up, another down following Game 3 ( 8:30 p.m. MIAMI - The NBA Finals has changed cities, and around an hour before midnight Wednesday, it will change momentum. The Heat prove their resilience once again, rallying from 15 points down in Game 2 to even the Finals at 1-1.
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