Heat take Game 2 against Nuggets, but can they defend their lead in the NBA Finals?
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The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets are tied at 1-1 in the 2023 NBA Finals, with Game 3 taking place in Miami. The Nuggets are favored by 2.5 points, but the Heat have shown resilience throughout the playoffs, including a comeback victory in Game 2. The Nuggets are led by Nikola Jokic, who is averaging a triple-double in the postseason and scored 41 points in Game 2. The Heat are shooting well from 3-point range and have won 10 games as underdogs in the playoffs. SportsLine's model is leaning towards the Over on the total points and has a pick for one side of the spread.
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