
Nikola Jokic nabs his 6th triple-double in his last 7 games -- and 9th of these playoffs -- to help Denver win its Finals debut.
The Nuggets are no joke, Aaron Gordon displays two-way toughness and more from Denver's Game 1 victory over the Heat at Ball Arena.
While Nikola Jokic posts his 9th triple-double of these playoffs, the Heat attempt the fewest free throws (2) in a playoff game.
Instant observations and the best of NBA Twitter from Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals as it happened in Denver on Thursday.
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