
Miami needs to make Nikola Jokic more of a scorer and shoot fewer 3s, while Denver should up the pace of the game.
The Denver superstar is quickly changing the game for NBA big men with his elite passing ability.
Denver's star players have showcased a dangerous two-man game this postseason.
Nikola Jokic posts a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut and Jamal Murray scores 26 points to lead the Nuggets in Game 1.
Even Nuggets players say they can feel the impact of Denver's 5,276-foot altitude, but it's not something that can be readily quantified.
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