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ClippersDenver Nuggets @ Miami Heat: Dec 29, 2025
Nuggets vs Heat final: the Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets 147-123 on December 29, 2025 at Kaseya Center, Miami.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuggets | 29 | 34 | 36 | 24 | 123 |
| Heat | 41 | 22 | 47 | 37 | 147 |
Top Performers
Nuggets
- 21 PTS Nikola Jokić
- 6 REB Jamal Murray
- 11 AST Jamal Murray
Heat
- 25 PTS Norman Powell
- 10 REB Bam Adebayo
- 11 AST Jaime Jaquez Jr.
Nuggets vs Heat Box Score
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 28 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6-13 | 2-6 | 2-3 | -18 |
| Jamal Murray G | 34 | 20 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9-21 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 19 | 21 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9-14 | 1-4 | 2-3 | -1 |
| Spencer Jones F | 33 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5-6 | 5-5 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Peyton Watson F | 31 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-2 | 3-4 | -9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -16 |
| Hunter Tyson F | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Curtis Jones G | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 8 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 4-4 | -11 |
| Julian Strawther G | 14 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 4-4 | -12 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 25 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-9 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
Miami Heat
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Wiggins F | 31 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6-10 | 4-7 | 3-4 | +28 |
| Kel'el Ware C | 23 | 19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8-12 | 3-6 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Davion Mitchell G | 31 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +17 |
| Norman Powell G | 27 | 25 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-16 | 3-8 | 4-4 | +7 |
| Bam Adebayo CF | 21 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Nikola Jović F | 25 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 5-8 | 3-3 | +24 |
| Simone Fontecchio F | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 3-3 | -3 |
| Myron Gardner F | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Kasparas Jakucionis G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Dru Smith G | 21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-6 | 2-4 | 1-1 | +24 |
| Jaime Jaquez Jr. F | 27 | 20 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-11 | 1-2 | 3-6 | +23 |
| Keshad Johnson F | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Pelle Larsson G | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
Nuggets vs Heat Recap
Norman Powell led the Heat with 25 points. Nikola Jokić led the Nuggets with 21 points.
The Heat did the damage in the 4th quarter, winning that period by 13.
After the game, the Nuggets are 22-10 and the Heat are 18-15.
Team Stats
| Nuggets | Stat | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| 47-89 | Field Goals | 53-99 |
| 52.8% | FG % | 53.5% |
| 11-31 | 3-Pointers | 22-46 |
| 35.5% | 3P % | 47.8% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 19-23 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 82.6% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 6 | Off. Rebounds | 15 |
| 29 | Assists | 40 |
| 5 | Steals | 8 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 21 | Fouls | 22 |
| 2 | Biggest Lead | 27 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nuggets | 59.0% | 9.2% | 16.2% | 0.202 |
 Heat | 64.6% | 7.6% | 33.3% | 0.192 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Nuggets vs Heat Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 29, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Nuggets Altitude Sports · Heat WPLG Local 10
- Arena
- Kaseya CenterMiami
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Nuggets vs Heat Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Nuggets last 5
- L @ Magic 126-127 Dec 27, 2025
- W vs Timberwolves 142-138 Dec 25, 2025
- L @ Mavericks 130-131 Dec 23, 2025
- W vs Jazz 135-112 Dec 22, 2025
- L vs Rockets 101-115 Dec 20, 2025
Heat last 5
- W vs Pacers 142-116 Dec 27, 2025
- W @ Hawks 126-111 Dec 26, 2025
- L vs Raptors 91-112 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Knicks 125-132 Dec 21, 2025
- L @ Celtics 116-129 Dec 19, 2025
Previous meetings
- Nov 5, 2025 Heat @ Nuggets 112-122
More NBA Games on Dec 29, 2025
- Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3123
Charlotte Hornets3-1113Top: Miller 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2115
Washington Wizards2-2101Top: Brooks 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2106
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Black 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3120
Brooklyn Nets0-4107Top: Jr. 27 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3130
New Orleans Pelicans0-3125Top: Williamson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2119
Houston Rockets4-0126Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2129
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0140Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1136
Chicago Bulls1-3101Top: Reid 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
San Antonio Spurs2-2101Top: Allen 27 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2122
Portland Trail Blazers3-0125Top: Avdija 27 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Nuggets vs Heat: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28; Heat visit the Hawks Oct 28.
Nuggets vs Heat FAQs
Who won Nuggets vs Heat on Dec 29, 2025?
The Miami Heat beat the Denver Nuggets 147-123 on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Kaseya Center in Miami. Norman Powell led the Heat with 25 points.
What are the Nuggets and Heat records?
After this game the Nuggets were 22-10 and the Heat were 18-15 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Nuggets vs Heat?
Nikola Jokić scored 21 for the Nuggets. Norman Powell scored 25 for the Heat.
Who leads the Nuggets vs Heat season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Nuggets vs Heat game?
The Nuggets beat the Heat 122-112 on Nov 5, 2025 at home.
Where was Nuggets vs Heat played?
At Kaseya Center in Miami, the home arena of the Miami Heat.
What was the score by quarter in Nuggets vs Heat?
Nuggets-Heat: Q1 29-41, Q2 34-22, Q3 36-47, Q4 24-37.
What is next for the Nuggets and Heat?
Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Heat visit the Hawks on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.