How Miami Heat’s Twitter Reacted To The Win Against The Denver Nuggets Sunday Night

Some were ready to write off the Miami Heat after their Game 1 loss to the Denver Nuggets. They responded with a nail-biting victory to hand Denver their first home loss this postseason.

Keep it going. pic.twitter.com/AnkJxS9or6
— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) June 5, 2023

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— Jinsu (@Jinsus) June 5, 2023

It was a game of runs. Max Strus had the hot hand early in the first quarter with 12 points on four 3-pointers.

They let up in the second quarter but slowly climbed and kept it close all the way into the fourth. Then, the final period is where Miami took their commanding lead. The lead narrowed after Jamal Murray got loose but the team held on to win. Duncan Robinson had 10 points in the period after being scoreless all game. Heat Twitter was flooded with praise for the sharpshooter.

Dunc(him) Robinson 😤 pic.twitter.com/wzhcDAKbc0
— Hollywood Mitch (@MitchHollywood) June 5, 2023

PLAYOFF DUNCAN SAVED US

NOW PROTECT HOME-COURT🗣 pic.twitter.com/KSI3ZExL7Y
— 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙩𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 (@WadexFlash) June 5, 2023

Jimmy Butler added eight in the final period en route to a 21-point performance. Bam Adebayo also scored 21 with seven in the closing minutes. Heat fans saw “Playoff Jimmy” once again when it mattered most, and Adebayo continued his high scoring to keep the momentum rolling.

They were 9-0 at home in the playoffs, a split is all we could ask for. It is now best of 5 and a race to 3 wins! Stay locked in and determined and bring it home!!
— 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝⚡️ (@TwoWayDav) June 5, 2023

Of course, it wasn’t all glory on social media, especially for veteran center Cody Zeller. The criticism for him is routine at this point unless he drops 20 points or locks up Nikola Jokic. But since neither is happening, fans continue to go after him when he’s on the court.

Nevertheless, it was a good look for the fanbase. The series is tied up going to Miami, where they are 6-2 this postseason.

They host the Nuggets Wednesday night.

Jayden Armant is a contributor to Inside the Heat. He is a student at Howard University. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.