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As I predicted in my Game 1 preview, the Nuggets won and covered the NBA Finals opener.
The Heat looked exhausted following the seven-game series with Boston.
Jimmy Butler looked timid and Miami’s role players struggled as the Heat saw much-needed shooting regression.
Most importantly, Miami couldn’t stop Denver’s offense.
The Heat should be able to adjust in Game 2. However, the Nuggets also have things to work on.
If both teams make the right adjustments, you can bank on a higher-scoring affair.
Odds via Caesars.Heat vs. Nuggets Game 2 pick
(8:00 p.m. ET, ABC)
Both teams did things well in Game 1.
The Heat were dominant using Bam Adebayo in the pick-and-roll.
The Heat big man finished with 26 points on 25 shots, dominating at the rim and from the mid-range.
Also, Adebayo was great at taking advantage of Nikola Jokic’s uncharacteristic defensive mistakes.
