The Denver Nuggets did not come to play tonight. There is no question that the Nuggets have a more talented roster than the Miami Heat, but once again Denver played an undisciplined game and failed to establish any momentum. The Heat came into the game holding a 5-12 record and started Goran Dragic, Rodney McGruder, Luke Babbit, Josh McRoberts, and Hassan Whiteside. There is no way the Nuggets should lose to the Heat at home especially since they were without Dion Waiters and Justise Winslow.
Miami played a strong, well-disciplined game and were led by Hassan Whiteside with 25 points and 16 rebounds and Wayne Ellington with 22 points.