Miami Heat overpower shorthanded Denver Nuggets, but questions remain—was it a true statement win or a matter of circumstance? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s third straight victory, spotlighting Nikola Jovic’s breakout performance, Kel'el Ware's energetic presence in the paint, a...
Miami Heat overpower shorthanded Denver Nuggets, but questions remain—was it a true statement win or a matter of circumstance? Wes Goldberg and David Ramil break down Miami’s third straight victory, spotlighting Nikola Jovic’s breakout performance, Kel'el Ware's energetic presence in the paint, and Norman Powell’s critical early scoring bursts. The hosts dissect whether the Heat’s offensive rhythm and defensive adjustments signal a return to the form that made them dangerous early in the season or simply capitalized on Nikola Jokic’s in-game injury and Denver’s missing starters.
Key topics include Miami’s shot selection and tempo, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s career-high 11 assists, lineup experiments with Bam Adebayo and Ware, and Jovic’s budding confidence. Listener questions spark spirited debate: Is “real Nico” finally here, and does this Heat squad have enough consistency to stay hot? Tune in for a sharp, player-first analysis of Miami’s evolving identity and playoff prospects.
00:00 – Heat Win Over Shorthanded Nuggets
12:53 – Credit Cookies
26:15 – Nikola Jovic Leap?
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