The Denver Nuggets (25-16) routed the Miami Heat (20-20) and ruined Jimmy Butler's return in a 133-113 finish Friday night. Here’s a look at four major takeaways from the matchup: 1. Jimmy Butler was much more engaged It was not difficult for Butler's return from his seven-game suspension to be a massive improvement over his previous two starts.

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

Watch Warriors star score 31 points vs. Heat Stephen Curry scores 31 points in the Golden State Warriors' 114-98 loss to the Miami Heat on January 7, 2025,