In the NBA regular season, the Nuggets defeated the Heat 122-112. After the game, Adelman was interviewed.
Talking about Hardaway Jr., who is an eye-catching substitute, Adelman praised: "Hardaway Jr. can open up the space very well. He is really a tactical weapon. He shoots quickly and easily, and his ability to shoot quickly is very important."
In this game, Nuggets player Hardaway Jr. played efficiently. He played 24 minutes and 24 seconds off the bench, making 7 of 12 shots, 4 of 9 three-pointers, and scored 18 points and 3 rebounds.