Nikola Jokic and Kel'el Ware are two players to watch when the Denver Nuggets (22-9) and Miami Heat (17-15) meet at Kaseya Center on Monday. The opening tip is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Nuggets vs. Heat: Dec. 29 Viewing Options
- Game day: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV channel: FDSSUN and ALT2
- Location: Miami, Florida
- Arena: Kaseya Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Nuggets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 51.3% | 1 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.2% | 16 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.3 | 16 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 41.1 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 12.8 | 3 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 11.9 | 29 |
Heat's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.2% | 13 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 45.4% | 4 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.8 | 6 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 47.7 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 6 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 15.3 | 5 |
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Nuggets vs. Heat Top Players
Nuggets
- Jokic contributes with 29.9 points per game while adding 12.4 rebounds and 11.1 assists.
- Jamal Murray is the top active three-point shooter for the Nuggets, connecting on 3.5 per game.
- Jokic records 1.4 steals per game. Peyton Watson collects 1.0 block an outing.
Heat
- Norman Powell pours in 23.7 points per game. He also adds 4.1 rebounds per outing and 2.7 assists per contest.
- Ware has per-game averages of 12.4 points, 0.5 assists and 10.6 rebounds this season.
- Powell averages 2.8 made threes per game.
- Dru Smith's 1.6 steals and Ware's 1.3 blocks per game are key to the Heat's defensive production.
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Nuggets vs. Heat Injury Report
Nuggets
Nuggets:
Christian Braun: Out (Ankle),
Aaron Gordon: Out (Hamstring),
Cameron Johnson: Out (Knee),
Tamar Bates: Out (Foot)
Heat
Heat:
Bam Adebayo: Probable (Back),
Tyler Herro: Out (Toe)
Nuggets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2025 | Rockets | L 115-101 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Jazz | W 135-112 | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Mavericks | L 131-130 | Away |
| 12/25/2025 | Timberwolves | W 142-138 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Magic | L 127-126 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Heat | - | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Raptors | - | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
| 1/5/2026 | 76ers | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
Heat's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2025 | Celtics | L 129-116 | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Knicks | L 132-125 | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Raptors | L 112-91 | Home |
| 12/26/2025 | Hawks | W 126-111 | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Pacers | W 142-116 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Nuggets | - | Home |
| 1/1/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Home |
| 1/4/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
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