3 takeaways from Denver Nuggets Dec. 30 win over Miami Heat

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Ball Arena on December 30, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 30: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Ball Arena on December 30, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/Getty Images)
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The tense matchup between the visiting Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night in Ball Arena did not disappoint.

Denver saved the best for last, firing off five three-pointers in the fourth quarter to stamp out the Heat 124-119 and rally themselves back into a tie for first place in the Western Conference with a record of 23-12.

Here’s what stood out in the staple win.