Nigeria's Gabe Vincent vows Miami Heat will deal with Denver Nuggets physicality in Game 2

NBA FINALS Nigeria's Gabe Vincent vows Miami Heat will deal with Denver Nuggets physicality in Game 2

Tosin Abayomi 13:30 - 02.06.2023

Gabe Vincent backs the Miami Heat to bounce back against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2.

The Denver Nuggets made a statement with a 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat early on Friday, June 2, 2023.

While Nikola Jokic eventually ended up leading the way, the Nuggets were able to win the first game of the series without having to rely significantly on him thanks to Michael Porter Jr and Aaron Gordon.

Jamal Murray scored 26 points and handed out 10 assists, while Nikola Jokic finished off another triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists.

Gabe Vincent on Miami Heat's loss to Denver Nuggets in Game 1

Nigerian-American professional basketball player Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent, at the post game press conference, was confident the Miami Heat could bounce back in Game 2.

The 26-year-old contributed 19 points, one block, two rebounds, and five assists in 38 minutes of action.

Vincent was asked about the Denver offense and getting to the paint early on.

Despite having some ankle problems, Gabe Vincent performed exceptionally well against the Celtics and has been a key component of the Heat's success.
Despite having some ankle problems, Gabe Vincent performed exceptionally well against the Celtics and has been a key component of the Heat's success.

The guard explained that they will learn from this game and make adjustments for Game 2.

He said, "I mean, they are a physical group. I think we had to adjust to their physicality early, especially myself. 

"They had a couple lay-ups on me early that we had to adjust to. But, you know, it's a long series, first to four wins, adjustments will be made, and we'll learn from this loss.

Vincent also had praise for the American professional basketball player of Nigerian descent, Femi "Bam" Adebayo.

He said, "I think we are always trying to find Bam, and the way they guard, he tended to be open with some of our sets a bit, and he made some good reads tonight, and he made some shots.

"He's aggressive. We're going to need him to continue to be aggressive and continue to attack and continue to make the right reads for us."

Vincent and the Miami Heat will now aim to steal one on the road against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2, scheduled for Saturday, June 3, 2023.

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