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Relive all the action from Denver Nuggets' convincing 109-94 win over the Miami Heat to take a 2-1 NBA Finals series lead with Mail Sport's live blog for Game 3.

  • Tyrell Feaster

    Host commentator

04:11
Thank you for joining us for tonight's coverage of Game 3 of the NBA Finals

We hope you have a goodnight, stay safe, and join us for Game 4

04:10
Tonight's contest ends as Denver takes the victory in Game 3

The final score from tonight's contest is Nuggets 109-94 Heat. Nikola Jokic became the first player in NBA Finals history to record a 30/20/10 triple-double, while teammate Jamal Murray recorded a also recorded a 30-point triple-double.

Christian Braun put in an unexpectedly productive performance with 15 points off the bench.

Jokic's stat line at the end of the night read 32 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Murray's read 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Jimmy Butler led the Heat in scoring with 28 points, while Bam Adebayo recorded a double-double with 22 points and 17 rebounds.

 

03:55
We have another late timeout as Miami tries to mount a late game comeback

The Heat have cut the score to Nuggets 101-91 Heat with only 1:32 remaining.

Jamal Murray has also pushed his assist total to 10 and added himself to tonight's double-double list.

03:44
Jokic has made history once again

Denver center is now the first player in NBA history to record 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists in a NBA Finals game.

03:42
As we've reached another stoppage with 6:35 remaining in the game the score reads Denver 93-77 Heat

Nikola Jokic sits firmly at 30 points as he is still one assist away from a double-double. Jamal Murray is now on double-double watch as well.

Miami's shot making has let them down in a major way as they are currently shooting only 36.7% from the field as a team and 33.3% from beyond the arch.

03:34
Chrisitan Braun is emerging here in the fourth quarter

The No. 21 overall pick from this year's draft class is going on a tear in the fourth quarter and has now recorded 15 points in the game. Denver's lead has now ballooned to the 20-point margin as the score reads Nuggets 93-72 Heat.

03:23
The third quarter ends as the Nuggets outscore the Heat 29-20 and extent their lead

Denver holds a 82-68 advantage heading into the final quarter of play. Nikola Jokic is now one assist away from another triple-double as his stat line holds 26 points, 17 rebounds, and nine assists.

Miami will have their hands full if they wish to overcome the 14-point deficit.

03:16
As we take a timeout with around two minutes remaining in the third quarter Denver still holds a lead

The score reads Denver 78-62 Heat, as the Nuggets have controlled the third quarter. Nikola Jokic has retaken the team lead in scoring with 26 points as Murray trails by a narrow margin with 2022. Jokic also now sits at 17 rebounds and is nearing a stellar 20-20 performance.

Butler has pulled away from his teammates in the scoring column and now sits at 23.

03:02
As we reach our first timeout Denver's lead has grown and now grown to 59-48 with 9:34 remaining

Miami has gotten off to a rough start and wanted to end the early run by Denver before they fell too far behind to claw back from.

02:56
The second half is underway

Miami will start the half off with the ball.

02:43
We have reached half time as Denver holds a slight lead

The Nuggets hold a five-point lead over 53-48. Jamal Murray has dominated the second quarter as he has jumped to 20 points. Nikola Jokic has also made his presence felt as he already has recorded a double-double with 14 points and 12 rebounds. He is also nearing a triple-double with seven assists as well.

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo have carried the load for Miami with 14 and 13 points respectively. Adebayo also has a double-double with 10 rebounds and has been the primary rebounder for the Heat.

02:34
We have another celebrity siting as J Cole is sitting courtside
02:25
Denver has gone on an 8-0 run to take the lead despite Caleb Martin coming alive in the quarter from Miami's bench

Denver leads the contest 47-37 with 5:36 remaining while after Martin went on his own 8-0 run earlier in the quarter.

Jamal Murray has began scoring again for the Nuggets and raised his points total to a team leading 14 on 6-11 shooting so far, including 2-4 four three-point range

02:16
After a quick timeout with 8:58 remaining in the quarter we are once again tied at 29

Bam Adebayo has had a hot start to the quarter and is now nearing a double-double as his stat line now registers nine points and seven rebounds.

02:10
To start off the second quarter Denver hits their first three pointer of the night.

Bruce Brown was left open from the hash.

02:06
As we end the first quarter both sides are deadlocked at 24

Both sides have traded the lead throughout the quarter, while superstars Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler are also tied at 10 points to lead the game.

Jokic has been a beast on the boards from early on and has already recorded seven rebounds in the contest.

01:59
As we reach another break in the action Denver has taken the lead near the end of the first quarter

Denver now holds a four-point lead 20-14 over Miami, as Nikola Jokic as now equaled Murray on points as they are both tied at eight.

Gabe Vincent has jumped to five points to take Miami's lead in scoring so far. 

01:49
At our first time out of the game we still have a close one

With 6:24 remaining in the first quarter Miami leads 14-12. Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo both have four points to led the Heat.

Jamal Murray has done majority of the damage for Denver with eight points.

01:40
The game is underway

Miami has gotten on the scoreboard first and jumped out to an early 5-0 lead.

01:40
Hip Hip legend DJ Khaled and Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero are both in attendance for the big game
01:18
As always tonight's stars are rocking some interesting outfits

Tell us in the comments which team has the best wardrobe!!

01:08
Heat fans appear to be out in masses before the game

How much of a home court advantage can they provide the Heat in the first game of the series taking place in Miami?

00:52
Chris Paul also recently admitted that his daughter has been bullied over his inability to win a NBA Title

It's been a busy 24 hours for Paul in terms of having his name in the headlines

00:45
Nikola Jokic getting loose before the hostile crowd arrives

Can Denver's MVP candidate secure a win on the road tonight?

00:33
Zion Williamson has also landed on the wrong end if a Twitter tirade from an adult film star

She made some rather important allegations as well.

00:21
Hello and welcome to Daily Mail's coverage of Game 3 of the NBA Finals

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