Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets LIVE: NBA Finals updates, report and reaction as Butler faces Jokic
Miami Heat vs Denver Nuggets LIVE: Hosts lead 29-20 in thrilling start to Game 1 of NBA Finals with Aaron Gordon scoring 14 points
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It was a monster start to the game by Denver Nuggets roleplayer Aaron Gordon – whose 12 points in the first quarter sent every player to the floor.
Gordon shot 6-8 as his power dunks and elusive nature under the basket enabled star man Nikola Jokic to provide six assists.
The big man didn’t take a single shot until there were three seconds left in the first quarter – sending the charge through him.
On the other side of the field, Miami’s Bam Adebayo shot an impressive 4-6 for eight points as the Heat stayed close.
Aaron Gordon and Denver took advantage of Miami’s zone early to take a lead in the first quarter