The Denver Nuggets (25-16) routed the Miami Heat (20-20) and ruined Jimmy Butler's return in a 133-113 finish Friday night.

Jimmy Butler made his return, but the Heat still lost its third straight game to reach the 40-game mark at 20-20.

The Nuggets have been red-hot recently entering this matchup, while the Heat have had issues with consistency all season.

After an alarming last-minute injury scratch from the lineup on Wednesday, Nikola Jokic was able to play with a sprained ...

The Denver Nuggets are hitting the road for a quick two-game trip in Florida, with their first stop being the Miami Heat.

This is when reality further hit home for the Miami Heat. Mediocre without Jimmy Butler. Mediocre with Jimmy Butler.

Jamal Murray scored 30 points, Nikola Jokic extended his NBA lead with his 17th triple-double of the season and the Denver ...

The Miami Heat (20-19) aim to even the season series with the Denver Nuggets (24-16) Friday night in South Beach (8 ET, ...

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists ...

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