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Jokic Go-Ahead Bucket Lifts Nuggets Over Heat

The Denver Nuggets took their talents to South Beach on the second night of a back-to-back and clawed their way to a 103-99 victory on a runner in the lane from center Nikola Jokiu0107 with 2.4 seconds to go.

With the score all tied up at 99 and 22.9 seconds remaining, the Nuggets held the ball for what they thought would be the last shot of the game. Point guard Jamal Murray initiated the dribble-drive action then dumped it off to Jokic who made a tough shot against defenders for the go-ahead bucket.

“End of games, we’ve been really good this year, closing out close games and Jamal and Nikola are a big part of what we do.