The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Miami Heat, 108-95, in Game 4 of the NBA Finals at Kaseya Center on Friday.

Denver leads this series, 3-1. They will have three games to close out this series, and two of those will be at home. The next matchup is Monday in Denver. This will be the first title in Nuggets history if they close things out.

There were only six ties and three lead changes in this game, with Denver riding a 35-30 second quarter to their win. They put the game away behind a 31-22 third quarter, maintaining the lead for the final 34 minutes of this game. They got their lead up to 17 points at times, with Miami never attempting a game-tying shot in the second half. The Nuggets shot 49 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range while holding the Heat to 45 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range. Denver also recorded 11 steals and seven blocks, while Miami had two steals and three blocks. That allowed the Nugs to win the turnover battle, 14-6.

The Nuggets (3-1) were led by Aaron Gordon, finishing with 27 points, seven rebounds and six assists on 11-of-15 shooting. Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks. Jamal Murray amassed 15 points, three rebounds and 12 assists, while Bruce Brown led the bench with 21 points, four rebounds and two assists.

The Heat (1-3) were led by Jimmy Butler, collecting 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Bam Adebayo accrued 20 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. Kevin Love had 12 points and four rebounds, but the other two starters combined for two points (Gabe Vincent and Max Strus). Kyle Lowry led the bench with 13 points, three rebounds and seven assists.