Miami Heat delivered a historic offensive performance against the Denver Nuggets, posting the highest scoring second half in franchise history after Nikola Jokic got injured.
Miami Heat made history on Monday night, using a massive second half to set a new franchise record and roll past the Denver Nuggets 147-123.
Miami entered the game in good scoring form, but Denver presented a serious challenge with a 22-9 record and third place in the Western Conference. The first half lived up to expectations, as both teams went into the locker room tied.
The game flipped after halftime, especially after Nikola Jokic went down late in the second quarter. The Heat came out firing and never slowed down.
Miami scored 47 points in the third quarter and followed it with 37 more in the fourth. The 84 points after the break marked the highest scoring second half in Heat franchise history.
By the final buzzer, Miami had put up a season high of 147 points in a dominant 24-point win.
The record-setting night was built on team basketball. The Heat moved the ball with purpose and found open shots all over the floor, finishing with 40 assists. That total was just two shy of the highest assist mark in the league this season.
Miami also showed elite balance on offense. Eight players scored in double figures, with Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic, and Jaime Jaquez Jr. each reaching the 20-point mark.
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