The Nuggets led from start to finish and the outcome was never in any doubt, as the hurting Heat had no chance in this game. The final score was 115-89. The
Miami Heat looks like a has been team of aging veterans mixed with inexperienced young players. Both Shaquille O'Neal and
Dwyane Wade are bothered by the lingering effects of injuries, and O'Neal seems to have the same problem that Nene has had: he's overweight. Pat Riley is one of the best coaches in the NBA, but he will almost certainly be unable to turn his team around this year to any big extent.
So reads the first paragraph. This game report brings you up to speed on the Nuggets, the Heat,
Carmelo Anthony, and Nene in particular. There is also a commentary on the strange benching of
Yakhouba Diawara. The at a glance player ratings and the +/- stats allow you to check out who played well and who didn't quickly.