Nuggets Defeat Heat 108-95 to Take 3-1 Series Lead

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Nuggets Defeat Heat 108-95 to Take 3-1 Series Lead
The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 108-95 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night to take a 3-1 series lead. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 27 points, while Nikola Jokic added 23 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists. Jamal Murray had 15 points and 12 assists, and Bruce Brown chipped in with 21 points off the bench. Jimmy Butler led the Heat with 25 points, but he was held to just 10 points in the second half. Bam Adebayo added 17 points and 12 rebounds, but he was also held to just six points in the second half. The Nuggets led by as many as 16 points in the first half, but the Heat rallied to tie the game at halftime. However, the Nuggets opened the third quarter on a 15-2 run to take control of the game. The Heat never got closer than six points in the fourth quarter. The Nuggets shot 50.0% from the field and 40.0% from three-point range. The Heat shot 44.4% from the field and 25.0% from three-point range. The Nuggets can clinch the NBA championship with a win in Game 5 o…