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

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.

Victor Wembanyama's elite shot-blocking for the Spurs etched him into the books of NBA history since blocks started being tracked in 1973.

The Miami Heat head to crypto.com Arena to face the Los Angeles Lakers in a non-conference matchup. The Heat are 20-18, which puts them in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers are 20-17, which puts them in seventh place in the Western Conference.

The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial. They can also watch with FuboTV, which offers $30 off your first month, or SlingTV, which doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

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.

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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.

Nikola Jokic posted his league-leading 17th triple-double of the season, bundling 24 points with 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the Denver Nuggets' 133-113 road win over the Miami Heat on Friday night.