Coming off an inconsistent December, the Nuggets (10-7) are hitting their stride in January. Denver is 9-4 this month and has the league’s fifth-best winning percentage during that stretch. The team’s recent success will be tested by a Miami Heat team that is fighting to get back to its best after a slow start to the season.
COVID-19 and injuries have ravaged the Heat in the opening quarter of the NBA season. Star player Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Wednesday’s matchup due to health and safety protocol, meaning the small forward will miss his ninth consecutive game.