In the NBA final series, Denver Nuggets (2) recovered the advantage and beat the Miami Heat as a visitor (1), by 109-94, in the third match for the dispute of the 2023 edition. A city that today was marked by the confirmation of the arrival of Lionel Messi.
The winner of the Western Conference recovered, in this way, from the setback suffered on Sunday night by 111-108, as a local, at the Ball Arena in the capital of the state of Colorado.
The progression of the scoreboard was as follows: Nuggets 24-24, 53-48, 82-68 y 109-94
The Kaseya Center stadium in Miami had a vibrant day, despite the defeat, to such an extent that the brand new news of the incorporation of the star Lionel Messi to the Inter of the MLS of the city did not go unnoticed. From the electronic poster, the best soccer player in the world, champion with the Argentine team in Qatar 2022, was welcomed to the city of the state of Florida.
Once again, the Serbian pivot Nikola Jokic delivered another dose of his enormous individual hierarchy and finished with a spreadsheet 32 so many (11-19 in doubles, 1-2 in triples, 7-8 in free throws), 21 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 blocks in almost 44 minutes.
But the team’s 15th inmate led by Michael Malone was very well accompanied by the goalscoring ability of strategist Jamal Murray, who finished with a balance of 34 points (9-16 in doubles, 3-6 in triples, 7-8 in free throws). ), 10 rebounds, 10 goal passes and a recovery in 44m.
For the first time, in an NBA final, two members of the same team achieve both ‘triple-double’ statistical values.
In the Heat the intern stood out Bam Adebayo, with a scoresheet of 22 points, 17 rebounds and 3 goal passes, while forward Jimmy Butler contributed 28 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds in 41m.
The fourth match of the series, scheduled for a best of seven, will be held this Friday at 9:30 p.m. again in Miami.
The arrival of Messi in the final Miami vs Denver Nuggets
In Miami they celebrate the arrival of Lionel Messi. 😍
They are waiting for you with open arms 🏀🤝⚽ @MLSes @InterMiamiCF pic.twitter.com/dKfRSDDC6O
— NBA MEXICO (@NBAMEX) June 8, 2023
Source: Telam Agency