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At the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, the Nuggets defeated the Heat 117-104. This makes three straight losses for the Heat, which puts their record at 8-4. The Nuggets dominated throughout this game point wise; their top scorer, PG Ty Lawson, had 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 9 assists.
On the Heat side, SF LeBron James had 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists. In the fourth quarter, SG Dwayne Wade suffered an injury to his ankle; consequently, causing him to leave the game. James’ 35 points could not help the Heat in this game; thus, causing a 10th straight loss in Denver. The Nuggets will stay home to play the Utah Jazz on Sunday, January 15 at 8:00 pm. The Heat will go back home to American Airlines Arena to play the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, January 17 at 7:30 pm.
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