Pregame analysis and predictions of the San Antonio Spurs vs. Miami Heat NBA game to be played on January 19, 2025 on ESPN.

The Nuggets shot a ridiculous 50-of-92 (54.3%) from the floor and made 16 of their 33 long-range shots (48.5%). This three-point jumper from the veteran Russell Westbrook gave Denver a 91-75 lead with 4:10 left in the third quarter.

The San Antonio Spurs (19-21) dropped their second straight game to the Memphis Grizzlies (27-15), losing at home on Friday night 140-112.

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.

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

In the past, Riley has occasionally gotten into it with his superstars near the end of their Miami tenures. He had contract tensions with Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, which prompted Wade's stunning departure to his hometown Chicago Bulls in free agency during the summer of 2016.

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Miami Heat forward Kevin Love made it clear Thursday he’s excited about Jimmy Butler’s impending comeback.  Others in the Heat organization apparently disagree.  ESPN NBA insider Ramona Shelburne reported Friday there is a “palpable dread” ahead of Butler’s return from a seven-game suspension.

The Phoenix Suns are rumored to be one team interested in Butler, but that involves the Heat taking Bradley Beal and the two seasons and $110.7 million remaining on Beal’s contract. Plus, Beal has a no-trade clause in his contract. The Suns would be willing to give Butler another financially significant contract.

Morant was coming off a 21-point, 12-assists outing on Wednesday when the Grizzlies rallied to beat the Spurs 129-115. Morant is averaging 21.4 points and 7.5 assists in his sixth season.

Ja Morant was sidelined for the Memphis-San Antonio rematch on Friday night because of a sore right foot, and the Grizzlies guard became ineligible for the NBA’s postseason awards after missing his 18th game of the season.