Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets: Nov 5, 2025
Heat vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 122-112 on November 5, 2025 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat | 33 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 112 |
| Nuggets | 36 | 32 | 33 | 21 | 122 |
Top Performers
Heat
- 23 PTS Norman Powell
- 13 REB Kel'el Ware
- 9 AST Davion Mitchell
Nuggets
- 33 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 15 REB Nikola Jokić
- 16 AST Nikola Jokić
Heat vs Nuggets Box Score
Miami Heat
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davion Mitchell G | 31 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Bam Adebayo CF | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Norman Powell G | 30 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5-15 | 4-8 | 9-9 | -5 |
| Pelle Larsson G | 23 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-3 | 4-4 | -8 |
| Andrew Wiggins F | 31 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9-13 | 3-4 | 1-2 | -1 |
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| Nikola Jović F | 19 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -8 |
| Keshad Johnson F | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-4 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Simone Fontecchio F | 15 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. F | 26 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9-14 | 1-5 | 2-2 | -5 |
| Dru Smith G | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Kel'el Ware C | 27 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 3-4 | -14 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun G | 35 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-14 | 0-3 | 1-1 | +14 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 30 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-16 | 1-5 | 5-6 | +8 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 36 | 33 | 15 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12-18 | 2-5 | 7-8 | +18 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-10 | 2-5 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Jamal Murray G | 33 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4-15 | 1-8 | 5-5 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 4-4 | -8 |
| Peyton Watson F | 17 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 27 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2-7 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 24 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-12 | 4-9 | 0-0 | -1 |
Heat vs Nuggets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Heat by outscoring them 33-26 in the third quarter, turning an 8-point lead into a 15-point one. Denver improved to 5-2 while Miami fell to 4-4.
Miami trailed 68-60 at halftime, and Denver stretched the lead to 101-86 after three quarters. The Heat won the fourth quarter 26-21, but that left them 10 points short. The Nuggets grabbed 61 rebounds to Miami's 38.
Nikola Jokić had 33 points, 15 rebounds and 16 assists for Denver. Norman Powell led Miami with 23 points, and Kel'el Ware added 13 rebounds. Miami shot 38 of 86 from the field, while Denver made 43 of 101. The Nuggets also made 25 of 28 free throws.
The number to know: 61 rebounds. Denver's work on the glass gave it extra possessions even on a night its 3-point shooting was 11 of 40.
Team Stats
| Heat | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 38-86 | Field Goals | 43-101 |
| 44.2% | FG % | 42.6% |
| 14-41 | 3-Pointers | 11-40 |
| 34.1% | 3P % | 27.5% |
| 22-25 | Free Throws | 25-28 |
| 88.0% | FT % | 89.3% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 61 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 21 |
| 26 | Assists | 33 |
| 13 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 20 | Fouls | 16 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Heat | 52.3% | 12.6% | 11.1% | 0.256 |
 Nuggets | 48.0% | 12.4% | 38.9% | 0.248 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Heat vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, November 5, 20259:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Heat WPLG Local 10 · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Heat vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Heat last 5
- W @ Clippers 120-119 Nov 3, 2025
- L @ Lakers 120-130 Nov 2, 2025
- L @ Spurs 101-107 Oct 30, 2025
- W vs Hornets 144-117 Oct 28, 2025
- W vs Knicks 115-107 Oct 26, 2025
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Kings 130-124 Nov 3, 2025
- L @ Trail Blazers 107-109 Oct 31, 2025
- W vs Pelicans 122-88 Oct 29, 2025
- W @ Timberwolves 127-114 Oct 27, 2025
- W vs Suns 133-111 Oct 25, 2025
Previous meetings
- Dec 29, 2025 Nuggets @ Heat 123-147
More NBA Games on Nov 5, 2025
- Final
Utah Jazz1-3103
Detroit Pistons3-0114Top: Cunningham 31 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3112
Indiana Pacers2-2103Top: Jr. 32 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1121
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1132Top: Mitchell 46 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1114
New York Knicks0-3137Top: Randle 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-2107
Boston Celtics2-1136Top: Brown 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Houston Rockets4-0124
Memphis Grizzlies4-0109Top: Thompson 28 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3101
Dallas Mavericks2-299Top: Bey 22 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2116
Los Angeles Lakers3-0118Top: Dončić 35 PTS, 13 ASTBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3116
Sacramento Kings0-3121Top: Richard 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0119
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 35 PTSBox score ›
That covers Heat vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Heat visit the Hawks Oct 28; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Heat vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Heat vs Nuggets on Nov 5, 2025?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 122-112 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Ball Arena in Denver. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 33 points.
What are the Heat and Nuggets records?
After this game the Heat were 4-4 and the Nuggets were 5-2 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Heat vs Nuggets?
Norman Powell scored 23 for the Heat. Nikola Jokić scored 33 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Heat vs Nuggets season series?
The Heat lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Heat vs Nuggets game?
The Heat beat the Nuggets 147-123 on Dec 29, 2025 at home.
Where was Heat vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Heat vs Nuggets?
Heat-Nuggets: Q1 33-36, Q2 27-32, Q3 26-33, Q4 26-21.
What is next for the Heat and Nuggets?
Heat visit the Hawks on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.