Nikola Jokic’s triple-double leads Nuggets to 122-112 win over Heat

DENVER AP Nikola Jokic had points assists and rebounds for his fifth triple-double of the season and the Denver Nuggets continued their mastery of Miami with a - win over the Heat on Wednesday night It was Denver s th straight regular-season win over the Heat Jokic was of from the floor He finished his triple-double by grabbing an offensive rebound with remaining in the third quarter Aaron Gordon added points for the Nuggets who improved to - at home this season The Nuggets led by points in the fourth quarter before the Heat cut the deficit to eight with seconds left Jamal Murray sealed it with a pair of free throws Miami hasn t won a battle in the Mile High City during the regular season since Nov They did beat the Nuggets in Match of the NBA Finals Denver won the series in five games for its only title Norman Powell had points for Miami which finished a four-game trip with a - mark Bam Adebayo didn t play after the first quarter due to a left foot injury The Heat will know more about his status Thursday Miami was outrebounded by a - margin Powell started the encounter with a -pointer marking the first time the Nuggets have trailed at home all season They led wire-to-wire in their opening three games at Ball Arena Heat coach Erik Spoelstra mentioned before the meeting that going against his Nuggets counterpart David Adelman was a surreal experience given his close relationship with the Adelman family Spoelstra considers David Adelman s father Rick a role model Up next Heat Start a four-game homestand Friday against Charlotte Nuggets Host Golden State on Friday