Just a horrible first half for the Nuggets, and it’s not over yet. They’re 1 of 14 from 3-point range, and the Heat are kind of getting anything they want at the rim. Jokic, of course, is trying to avoid more serious foul trouble, but Denver needs to do a better job matching up against Adebayo.
Well, that was a wild first quarter. The Heat missed 10 of their first 12 field-goal attempts — and lead, 24-22. How? Bam Adebayo was absolutely immense, collecting 14 points and 6 rebounds while shooting 6 of 11 from the field.