Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA Finals history to both record triple-doubles, and the Nuggets beat the Heat 109-94.
MIAMI — Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA Finals history to both record triple-doubles, and Denver’s two stars made sure the Nuggets reclaimed the lead in the series by beating the Miami Heat 109-94 in Game 3 on Wednesday night.
Murray had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, getting the rebound he needed with 9 seconds remaining.Jimmy Butler scored 28 points for Miami, and Bam Adebayo finished with 22 points and 17 rebounds. Caleb Martin added 10 points for Miami. Nikola Jokic, who scored 32 points, grabs a rebound over Bam Adebayo during the Nuggets’ 109-94 Game 3 win over the Heat.The Heat were down by 14 going into the fourth, and Nuggets coach Michael Malone reminded his club of Miami’s penchant for comebacks.
Officially, Jokic is now the seventh player to have two triple-doubles in the same finals. Magic Johnson and LeBron James each did it in three different finals. Draymond Green, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird and Butler all had one title series with two triple-doubles.
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