The Heat defied the critics and answered back — again.
Nikola Jokic was on fire in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals with 41 points, but the Heat turned The Joker into a scorer. With only four assists, the Serbian star was unable to involve his teammates as much as he did in Game 1, and the Nuggets fell 111-108 at Ball Arena.
The undrafted Gabe Vincent and mercurial Duncan Robinson were the difference for the Heat in Game 2. Vincent went off for a team-high 23 points while Robinson was a huge spark off the bench, scoring all his 10 points in the fourth as the Heat outscored the Nuggets 36-25 in the frame.
With the series tied at 1-1, Denver will now look to bounce back with a win in Miami and regain homecourt advantage as these two teams take their talents to South Beach.
The Sporting News has you covered with all of the key info ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
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NBA Finals start time for Game 3
- Date: Wednesday, June 7
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 3 of Nuggets vs. Heat will tip off slightly after 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 7. The game will be held at Kaseya Center in Miami.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Heat on?
- Date: Wednesday, June 7
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV
The matchup between Denver and Miami will air on ABC. Viewers in the United States can also live stream Nuggets vs. Heat on Sling TV.
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Nuggets vs. Heat odds
The Nuggets enter Game 3 as a 2.5-point favorite over the Heat.
| Nuggets | Heat | |
| Spread | -2.5 | +2.5 |
| Moneyline | -140 | +115 |
Odds courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA. Click HERE to sign up.
Nuggets vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 1 | Nuggets 104, Heat 93 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 4 | Heat 111, Nuggets 108 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 7 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 9 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 12 | Game 5 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 15 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 18 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary
