The Denver Nuggets (25-16) routed the Miami Heat (20-20) and ruined Jimmy Butler's return in a 133-113 finish Friday night. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. Jimmy Butler was much more engaged It was not difficult for Butler's return from his seven-game suspension to be a massive improvement over his previous two starts.

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Jimmy Butler returned to the court Friday night after serving a seven-game suspension, but his performance in the Miami Heat’s 133-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets only added to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

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Jimmy Butler returned from his seven game suspension in the Miami Heat’s 133-113 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday at the Kaseya Center.

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Tyler Herro is clearly the best player on the Heat, and our expert NBA predictions expect the Miami guard to prove it tonight against Denver.

The Miami Heat are 1.83 money line favorites on Bet365, which lists the Denver Nuggets at 2.00. Over 225.5 is at 1.86 on Betway, with the under at 1.71. Miami is 1.781 to win with the (+1) handicap on 1XBET, which prices the Nuggets to overcome the (-2.5) handicap at 2.304. Read more here.

Sunday. Tip-off from Kia Center is set for 6 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Nuggets vs. Mag

TV and other relevant information regarding the Orlando Magic's Sunday evening contest with the Denver Nuggets.

The San Antonio Spurs will hit the road on Sunday, taking on the Miami Heat. The Spurs will aim to take advantage of the drama in Miami before they jet off to Europe.