Miami, FL (Sports Network) - Ray Allen made his first big contribution to the
Heat just three games in, hitting a go-ahead 3-pointer while being fouled with
6.7 seconds remaining to give Miami a 119-116 victory over the Denver Nuggets
at American Airlines Arena.
After Andre Iguodala's deep jumper had given Denver a one-point lead, LeBron
James found Allen in his usual position with the game on the line, spotting up
in the left corner and draining a 3-pointer just as Corey Brewer collided into
him on his follow-through.
Allen's sixth 3-pointer and ensuing free throw resulted in a 119-116 lead, and
Danilo Gallinari's try from 10 feet beyond the three-point line was off the
mark, as the Heat rebounded from a 20-point loss to the Knicks on Friday.
Chris Bosh scored the most points he's had in a Heat uniform (40) and James
finished one rebound shy of a triple-double, finishing with 20 points and 11
assists.
The Nuggets, despite having seven players score in double-figures, fell to 0-3
for the first time since 2006-07.
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