Jun 7, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the first quarter in game three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
The Denver Nuggets responded in Game 3 behind its two stars, beating the Miami Heat 109-94 to regain control of the 2023 NBA Finals.
Nikola Jokic posted 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists while Jamal Murray tallied a triple-double en route to the Nuggets win to become overwhelming favorites to win the organization’s first NBA Championship.
Denver is -900 to beat the Heat this series, who are coming back as +600 as underdogs. The Nuggets lost homecourt advantage after squandering a fourth quarter in Game 2, but took it back with a second double digit victory despite hitting only five three pointers in the win.
2023 NBA Finals odds
Typically, teams that have homecourt with a 2-1 lead go on to win the NBA Finals, which has led to the massive shift in odds following Denver’s win on Thursday.
It’s also worth noting the Nuggets struggled from the perimeter, but dominated inside and on the glass, scoring 60 points in the paint and grabbing 25 more rebounds, using the team’s immense size to overwhelm the Heat. Can Miami found counters?
Oddsmakers have held firm in Game 4, with the Nuggets laying a similar number after closing as 3.5-point favorites in Game 3 with a total of 213. Denver is 3.5-point favorites in Friday’s Game 4 with a total of 210.5 for Friday’s pivotal matchup.
Nuggets vs. Heat odds, spread and total
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