2025 NBA Season

[OgNasty]

Just a couple of minutes into the game but you can see that the Miami Heat have made a lot of adjustments which paid off for them to get an early lead. We’ll have to see how Denver adjusts to the new starting lineup and play style but I think they’ll probably be alright. Still, a good sign for the Miami Heat that they’re capable of getting out ahead.

[Fundamentals Of]

Just a couple of minutes into the game but you can see that the Miami Heat have made a lot of adjustments which paid off for them to get an early lead. We’ll have to see how Denver adjusts to the new starting lineup and play style but I think they’ll probably be alright. Still, a good sign for the Miami Heat that they’re capable of getting out ahead.

This is definitely a closer game than the first one. It's halftime now and the lead of Denver is down to 6, but it seems Miami is always the struggling team. Even during those minutes in the second quarter when Denver is Jokic-free, Miami still couldn't minimize the lead. The Nuggets are still scoring.

This game 2 is probably still Denver's. I'll just wait for the Heat to have the homecourt advantage. Perhaps a + handicap for them will be worth betting on. Denver is really the more dominating team. They will probably remain the favorite even after changing courts.

[ChiBitCTy]

Just a couple of minutes into the game but you can see that the Miami Heat have made a lot of adjustments which paid off for them to get an early lead. We’ll have to see how Denver adjusts to the new starting lineup and play style but I think they’ll probably be alright. Still, a good sign for the Miami Heat that they’re capable of getting out ahead.

Yeah I was going to say the same thing, it’s nice to see Miami having made some pretty sizable adjustments for this game, and hopefully something that will help make this a series. 

I think it’s a testament to Erik Spoelstra and how good of a coach that he really is. regardless of how this all plays out, he’s proven himself and then some

[Jating]

Just a couple of minutes into the game but you can see that the Miami Heat have made a lot of adjustments which paid off for them to get an early lead. We’ll have to see how Denver adjusts to the new starting lineup and play style but I think they’ll probably be alright. Still, a good sign for the Miami Heat that they’re capable of getting out ahead.

Good win by the Heat, again just like how they did it against the Boston Celtics, it was a collective effort by the whole team and everyone contributed to both offense and defense. Bam Adebayo has one of his best games in this playoffs, although Jokic has big 41 points, but there are no triple double for him in this game.

Now it's 1-1, when we thought that the Nuggets might sweep this series, it's different now. They will have to face a tough and hostile environment next game and the Heat has a good chance to get a win in their homecourt. Now, it's time for coach Malone to do the adjustments for the Nuggets.

[yahoo62278]

Was that a holy shit game or what? Denver 1st home loss in the playoffs. Both teams led by more than 10 at 1 point in the game but Miami stayed focused and took game 2. WOW is all I can say.

[blockman]

What a bomb made by Jokic has got 41 points but still not enough with the 3-point lead win made by the Heat. The start of Heat was good and I think that Spo should always include Love there.

Now it's 1-1, when we thought that the Nuggets might sweep this series, it's different now. They will have to face a tough and hostile environment next game and the Heat has a good chance to get a win in their homecourt. Now, it's time for coach Malone to do the adjustments for the Nuggets.

Well, many have thought that this is going to be a sweep but not. We saw how Miami can really defeat the Nuggets and I think on game 3, the Nuggets are the ones that will have to adjust then.

[Fundamentals Of]

Just a couple of minutes into the game but you can see that the Miami Heat have made a lot of adjustments which paid off for them to get an early lead. We’ll have to see how Denver adjusts to the new starting lineup and play style but I think they’ll probably be alright. Still, a good sign for the Miami Heat that they’re capable of getting out ahead.

Good win by the Heat, again just like how they did it against the Boston Celtics, it was a collective effort by the whole team and everyone contributed to both offense and defense. Bam Adebayo has one of his best games in this playoffs, although Jokic has big 41 points, but there are no triple double for him in this game.

Now it's 1-1, when we thought that the Nuggets might sweep this series, it's different now. They will have to face a tough and hostile environment next game and the Heat has a good chance to get a win in their homecourt. Now, it's time for coach Malone to do the adjustments for the Nuggets.

A big shoutout to Coach Spo for the necessary adjustments. He's a brilliant coach. He's one for the books. Denver looks unbeatable from the outside, but Coach Spo makes them vulnerable.

Although the early lead by Miami was quick to have been erased by the Nuggets, everything turned out well for them in the end. Jokic proved to be once again a scoring machine, but he's very low in assists today. He's not functioning perfectly as a play maker, although he's once again showing how a giant can be a point guard.

Credits to Bam Adebayo and Gabe Vincent as well for a perfect play.

I feel like I'm happy that I was wrong assuming this game 2 will still be for the Nuggets. Now this is a finals game!

[sunsilk]

A big shoutout to Coach Spo for the necessary adjustments. He's a brilliant coach. He's one for the books. Denver looks unbeatable from the outside, but Coach Spo makes them vulnerable.

Although the early lead by Miami was quick to have been erased by the Nuggets, everything turned out well for them in the end. Jokic proved to be once again a scoring machine, but he's very low in assists today. He's not functioning perfectly as a play maker, although he's once again showing how a giant can be a point guard.

Credits to Bam Adebayo and Gabe Vincent as well for a perfect play.

I feel like I'm happy that I was wrong assuming this game 2 will still be for the Nuggets. Now this is a finals game!

Yeah, kudos to Coach Spo. With all the team plays and adjustments on who's necessary to stop each of Nuggets players, he did really well.

Until the finals seconds of the game, I can say that all of them did well. Still the Nuggets also has done well and if that last shot was in, it might have been a different story and there's the OT but no, the Heat takes the game 2 and the sweep expectation from the Nuggets was just broken by the Heat.

[Strongkored]

Nobody thought it would be 1-1 right? The early Q4 Miami made a remarkable adjustment and it looked surprising, but still Denver looked good to chase points but a few missed shots makes them behind and great finish from Miami to take advantage in game two, and games 3 and 4 will be at stake for Denver but they will again take the next game to regain the lead.

[jakelyson]

What a bomb made by Jokic has got 41 points but still not enough with the 3-point lead win made by the Heat. The start of Heat was good and I think that Spo should always include Love there.

Now it's 1-1, when we thought that the Nuggets might sweep this series, it's different now. They will have to face a tough and hostile environment next game and the Heat has a good chance to get a win in their homecourt. Now, it's time for coach Malone to do the adjustments for the Nuggets.

Well, many have thought that this is going to be a sweep but not. We saw how Miami can really defeat the Nuggets and I think on game 3, the Nuggets are the ones that will have to adjust then.

It is good that Miami won game 2. Most of us thought that this will be a boring Finals series since the Nuggets are too much for the Heat. But Jimmy Butler and the rest of Miami showed us that they can compete with the top-seeded Denver Nuggets. I want to see what will be the adjustment of the Nuggets on their next game in Miami.

Nobody thought it would be 1-1 right? The early Q4 Miami made a remarkable adjustment and it looked surprising, but still Denver looked good to chase points but a few missed shots makes them behind and great finish from Miami to take advantage in game two, and games 3 and 4 will be at stake for Denver but they will again take the next game to regain the lead.

I guess Miami will be favored next game in their home now that they showed they can beat Denver. It will depend on what will be the adjustment on the side of Denver if they will take the lead again against Miami. But I think Miami will take the lead this since they have home-court advantage. I will still be betting on Denver though even if Miami gets the favorite on game 3.

[danherbias07]

Nobody thought it would be 1-1 right? The early Q4 Miami made a remarkable adjustment and it looked surprising, but still Denver looked good to chase points but a few missed shots makes them behind and great finish from Miami to take advantage in game two, and games 3 and 4 will be at stake for Denver but they will again take the next game to regain the lead.

Yeah, I didn't expect that.
Damn, I almost lost my voice shouting for Coach Malone to call a timeout and set a play. But he cannot hear me from my television. 
That was a fun game, right? Denver Nuggets made it more alive by trying to put it in overtime with just a one-possession game. Nikola Jokic was probably frustrated after the game. He tried his best but it seems like his teammates are confused about what they will do in defense.
Kevin Love was inserted in the first five, Duncan Robinson suddenly came out and wreaked havoc with his hawk-eye shooting skills and cuts, and then there's Max Struss starting with 4/6 in the three-point line from 0/10 in Game 1. They all stepped up their game and I also like Jimmy Butler today, with 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists, he became the facilitator and an offensive weapon. I think he is back to his senses and Game 3 will probably be more of a hellish game.
Jokic being frustrated is not a joke, he will come back stronger, that's just how he is.
All my doubts about the Miami Heat are gone now. They can win this if done right but I am still rooting for the Nuggets.

[Oasisman]

Nobody thought it would be 1-1 right? The early Q4 Miami made a remarkable adjustment and it looked surprising, but still Denver looked good to chase points but a few missed shots makes them behind and great finish from Miami to take advantage in game two, and games 3 and 4 will be at stake for Denver but they will again take the next game to regain the lead.

Yep nobody was expecting Miami to steal 1 game and hand over the first home loss to the Denver Nuggets. Good job for the Heat for being so patient and stick with the plays they had while allowing Jokic to do more damage in 1 on 1 rather than making good passes and getting his teammates more involved, because it's really hard to beat the Nuggets if they are playing good as a team. Jokic became aggressive and losses his patience, his hunger took over the game and that costs them an L.
Now, I hope this game changes the fans' views towards this finals match up because the NBA TV rating has significantly dropped in game 1 of the Finals. This was the same in 2020 when the Heat entered the finals against the Lakers. Regardless, of how huge the Laker name is and their players but the ratings still dropped.

[Yogee]

.... I'm thinking coach Spo will try to focus the defense on Murray and the supporting players. He knows they can't stop Jokic no matter who he puts to guard him so may as well let him take all the shots to tire him out as early as possible.

Didn't happen in game 1 but this has been quite visible in game 2. Jokic got 41 points but only 4 assists this time. He did almost everything he possibly could but he couldn't facilitate plays that involves his teammates. Kudos for the Heat's defensive strategy for that.

Jimmy and Bam showed up big in the fourth quarter but I think it was Duncan Robinson that  changed the momentum of the game.

[blockman]

What a bomb made by Jokic has got 41 points but still not enough with the 3-point lead win made by the Heat. The start of Heat was good and I think that Spo should always include Love there.

Now it's 1-1, when we thought that the Nuggets might sweep this series, it's different now. They will have to face a tough and hostile environment next game and the Heat has a good chance to get a win in their homecourt. Now, it's time for coach Malone to do the adjustments for the Nuggets.

Well, many have thought that this is going to be a sweep but not. We saw how Miami can really defeat the Nuggets and I think on game 3, the Nuggets are the ones that will have to adjust then.

It is good that Miami won game 2. Most of us thought that this will be a boring Finals series since the Nuggets are too much for the Heat. But Jimmy Butler and the rest of Miami showed us that they can compete with the top-seeded Denver Nuggets. I want to see what will be the adjustment of the Nuggets on their next game in Miami.

Yeah, there's nothing exciting after game 1 but then after game 2, Heat did show that despite being the underdogs they can make it. Everyone from the Heat has contributed.
Honestly, I thought that the Nuggets will win this game but it wasn't really the one that many have been thinking of. Both has shown great on this game 2 but it's not like the bomb that we're expecting and I am sure that there's more on game 3 which will be played on Miami's home court.

[Reid]

I was shocked. I am one of the NBA fans that thinks the Miami Heat is totally underrated and they proved something today. First, they broke the perfect playoff home record of the Nuggets. Second, they started heavy by not letting the Nuggets score for 4 possessions, iirc. Finally, they closed the game strong and did not an overtime happen.
Right now, it got me curious on who will win this championship because before I was so sure it will be the Nuggets. It seems like Erik Spoelstra has still a lot of tricks in his sleeve and it's being shown now. Using Kevin Love in the first 5 was a risky move but it worked out fine. He returned on a play that uses Duncan Robinson as a threat like how he did it against the Celtics, almost like DeJa'Vu actually.

All I could say is, cheers to Miami Heat, that's some good basketball.

[AHOYBRAUSE]

I was shocked. I am one of the NBA fans that thinks the Miami Heat is totally underrated and they proved something today. First, they broke the perfect playoff home record of the Nuggets. Second, they started heavy by not letting the Nuggets score for 4 possessions, iirc. Finally, they closed the game strong and did not an overtime happen.
Right now, it got me curious on who will win this championship because before I was so sure it will be the Nuggets. It seems like Erik Spoelstra has still a lot of tricks in his sleeve and it's being shown now. Using Kevin Love in the first 5 was a risky move but it worked out fine. He returned on a play that uses Duncan Robinson as a threat like how he did it against the Celtics, almost like DeJa'Vu actually.

All I could say is, cheers to Miami Heat, that's some good basketball.

I am shocked as well.
Couldn't have been more wrong with my prediction of another blowout win by the nuggets.
I mean, they had the solid 8 point lead before the last quarter but a quick 12:0 run for Miami totally changed things at some point.

Still, I don't believe Miami has a chance to beat them 4 out of 7 times. They will at least lose 1 game at home.

Jokic was the only player that played up to his potential, the rest was just mehh. As we know, 1 player is not enough to win a game or a series so in game 3 the others will be ready I believe!

Now we have to wait 3 days for the next one. Can't wait for that game!!

[ingiltere]

It's good to see Heat won Game 2. That means more matches and more rating for NBA. If Nuggets swept Heat that would be bad for marketing. They can keep the Final series Heat, pun intended.

Don't forget to join the poll btw!

[livingfree]

I was shocked. I am one of the NBA fans that thinks the Miami Heat is totally underrated and they proved something today. First, they broke the perfect playoff home record of the Nuggets. Second, they started heavy by not letting the Nuggets score for 4 possessions, iirc. Finally, they closed the game strong and did not an overtime happen.
Right now, it got me curious on who will win this championship because before I was so sure it will be the Nuggets. It seems like Erik Spoelstra has still a lot of tricks in his sleeve and it's being shown now. Using Kevin Love in the first 5 was a risky move but it worked out fine. He returned on a play that uses Duncan Robinson as a threat like how he did it against the Celtics, almost like DeJa'Vu actually.

All I could say is, cheers to Miami Heat, that's some good basketball.

They've been underrated even before the playoffs and that's why these paper predictions and thoughts about them, they've proved it to be wrong. And for the 2nd game of theirs against Nuggets, we all knew it that they'll have hard time beating them.

But again, they've proven that they're more than what's expected on them. Despite being the underdogs up to beating Celtics and winning the ECF. Now, they won't just allow the predictions to tell them their fate.

[LogitechMouse]

Nobody thought it would be 1-1 right? The early Q4 Miami made a remarkable adjustment and it looked surprising, but still Denver looked good to chase points but a few missed shots makes them behind and great finish from Miami to take advantage in game two, and games 3 and 4 will be at stake for Denver but they will again take the next game to regain the lead.

A few minutes after that close game, I was still in disbelief because of what happened. I didn't expect it TBH because it's anybody's ball game until the final minute of it.

It's the first loss of the Nuggets this postseason, and on the other hand, the Heat again made the impossible which is to give the Nuggets their first loss on their home, and it's because of the team effort of the team, and a great, great coach in Coach Spo.

I guess there's no need to share the stats here for the Heat since won because of their team effort. Jokic on the other hand led his team with 41 points while Murray scored only 18 points. I don't know if it's only me, but I think putting Murray in the center of offense would be better than Jokic. I mean Murray would be better if he would shot more. Nevertheless, it's a close one, and there was a swing of double-digit leads, but in the end the Heat won. Congratulations to them. I guess with this loss of the Nuggets, my prediction of Nuggets in 5 will not happen anymore unless they will win both games on the road.

I guess Miami will be favored next game in their home now that they showed they can beat Denver. It will depend on what will be the adjustment on the side of Denver if they will take the lead again against Miami. But I think Miami will take the lead this since they have home-court advantage. I will still be betting on Denver though even if Miami gets the favorite on game 3.

It will, but I think that the odd differential isn't that much compare to when they're playing in Denver. It's also because the Nuggets are 4-3 on the road this post season that's why I don't think that the odd differential isn't that much although the Heat like what you said will be favored in terms of odds. I think I'll put my bet on the Heat as well in Game 3.

[Marvell1]

I was shocked. I am one of the NBA fans that thinks the Miami Heat is totally underrated and they proved something today. First, they broke the perfect playoff home record of the Nuggets. Second, they started heavy by not letting the Nuggets score for 4 possessions, iirc. Finally, they closed the game strong and did not an overtime happen.
Right now, it got me curious on who will win this championship because before I was so sure it will be the Nuggets. It seems like Erik Spoelstra has still a lot of tricks in his sleeve and it's being shown now. Using Kevin Love in the first 5 was a risky move but it worked out fine. He returned on a play that uses Duncan Robinson as a threat like how he did it against the Celtics, almost like DeJa'Vu actually.
All I could say is, cheers to Miami Heat, that's some good basketball.

They've been underrated even before the playoffs and that's why these paper predictions and thoughts about them, they've proved it to be wrong. And for the 2nd game of theirs against Nuggets, we all knew it that they'll have hard time beating them.
But again, they've proven that they're more than what's expected on them. Despite being the underdogs up to beating Celtics and winning the ECF. Now, they won't just allow the predictions to tell them their fate.

I said it. I had a feeling that the Miami Heat was going to win the second game. Because they know very well that if they do not win the second game there is a high chance that they will not be able to make a comeback. Now it has become a lot more interesting. The Miami Heat was actually in trouble in this game. I did not think that they would actually be able to catch up to the Denver Nuggets after being behind on the scoreboard. But in the last quarter, the Miami Heat should a really good performance and actually came out as the winner of the game.