LATEST PLAYOFF NEWS

Full Focus: Christian Braun comes alive in Game 3
Rookie Christian Braun emerges as a surprising star in Game 3 with 15 points off the bench as Denver goes up 2-1 against Miami.
40 minutes ago
5 takeaways from Jokic-Murray show in Nuggets' Game 3 win
Denver's dynamic duo strikes again, Jimmy Butler & Bam Adebayo get little help and more from the Nuggets' stellar road win.
42 minutes ago
Numbers Game: 5 key stats from Game 3
The Jokic-Murray 2-man game reaches new heights as Denver dominates the paint and moves closer to its 1st NBA title.
2 hours ago
24 thoughts on Game 3 of 2023 NBA Finals
Instant observations and the best of NBA Twitter from Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Finals as it happened in Miami on Wednesday.
59 minutes ago
Jokic, Murray offer triple-double double trouble
Nikola Jokic puts up the 1st Finals game with a 30-20-10 triple-double, and Jamal Murray joins him with a 30-10 to set a 1st for teammates.
3 hours ago
Braun gives Nuggets vital lift off the bench
Reserve guard Christian Braun scores 15 points (7-8 FGs) in Game 3 and sparks the Nuggets to a 2nd-half rout of the Heat.
3 hours ago
Crawford: 'Both coaches think this is correctable'
After Game 3 of the NBA Finals, it's clear to Jamal Crawford that both Erik Spoelstra and Michael Malone believe they've got the team to win it.
2 hours ago
With backs to wall, can Heat again even Finals?
After Jamal Crawford correctly picks Game 3, Isiah Thomas and Kenny Smith defer to his prediction for Game 4: a Heat victory to even the Finals at 2-2.
2 hours ago
Isiah: 'This is the problem great centers cause'
Even in the modern NBA, a physically dominant center still rules the paint and collapses defenses, leaving the Heat little option against Nikola Jokic.
2 hours ago
Jokic on Braun: 'He has a future in this league'
Nikola Jokic walkoff interview after racking up 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists in the Nuggets' Game 3 victory over the Heat in Miami.
3 hours ago
Braun: 'We're trying to come here & steal 2 games'
Christian Braun joins Gametime for exclusive interview after scoring 15 points (7-8 FGs) as Nuggets win Finals Game 3 in Miami to take a 2-1 series lead.
3 hours ago
Nuggets trying to make most of non-Jokic minutes
Denver has proven it can persevere when its cornerstone rests, but those minutes without Jokic will bear watching as the Finals wear on.
June 6, 2023
Chasing History: Heat grit (Ep. 28)
Behind tough defense and timely 3-point shooting, the Heat showcase their resilience in a 111-108 win vs. the Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
June 6, 2023
Miami's zone confounding playoff opponents
With strategic deployment and execution, the Heat have used a timely defensive wrinkle to fuel their improbable playoff run.
June 7, 2023
Game 2 of Finals matches last year's average audience
Miami's victory to tie the Finals series 1-1 against Denver peaked with 15,256,000 viewers on Sunday.
June 6, 2023
Finals Film Study: Nuggets' defensive struggles
Miami was able to pick apart Denver in Game 2, thanks to some poor switching and defensive lapses that led to easy buckets for the Heat.
June 6, 2023
5 takeaways from Heat's victory in Game 2
Defying the odds once again, Miami overcomes 41 points from Nikola Jokic and rallies past Denver to even the Finals at 1-1.
June 5, 2023
How Heat role players broke free from 3 in Game 2
Sam Mitchell and Earl Watson break down how the Heat were so effective from the perimeter in Game 2.
June 6, 2023
Full Focus: Heat survive Nuggets' rally, win Game 2
The Heat start strong in the 4th quarter, then hold off the Nuggets' late comeback push to take Game 2, 111-108, to tie up the NBA Finals.
June 5, 2023
Finals MVP Ladder: Heat make their presence felt
Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler and Gabe Vincent all take flight as Nikola Jokic continues to hold down our No. 1 spot.
June 5, 2023

FULL FOCUS

Full Focus: Christian Braun comes alive in Game 3

Full Focus: Heat survive Nuggets' rally, win Game 2

Full Focus: Murray sets tone for Nuggets in Game 1

Full Focus: Jokic collects triple-double in Finals debut

Full Focus: Heat advance to NBA Finals

Full Focus: Celtics force Game 7 with buzzer-beater

Full Focus: Lockdown defense keeps Celtics alive

Full Focus: Celtics stay alive, force Game 5

Full Focus: Nuggets secure 1st NBA Finals berth

Full Focus: Heat blow out Celtics in Game 3

ANALYSIS

Jokic, Murray offer triple-double double trouble

How Jokic, Murray 'punished' Heat during Game 3

Jamal Murray? 'He's going for it' after injury

Braun gives Nuggets vital lift off the bench

Isiah: 'This is the problem great centers cause'

Crawford: 'Both coaches think this is correctable'

With backs to wall, can Heat again even Finals?

Miami's zone confounding playoff opponents

Jokic keeps rolling along in playoffs

Heat's Vincent making presence felt in Finals

How Nuggets miscommunicated their way out of Game 2

Jokic's assists, not points, raise Nuggets' ceiling

CHASING HISTORY

Chasing History: Heat grit (Ep. 28)

Chasing History: Denver duo delivers (Ep. 27)

Chasing History: Heat hang tough (Ep. 26)

Chasing History: Miracle in Miami (Ep. 25)

Chasing History: Celtic Pride (Ep. 24)

Chasing History: Nuggets reach new heights (Ep. 23)

Chasing History: More Miami magic (Ep. 22)

Chasing History: Nuggets strike first (Ep. 21)

Chasing History: Tatum stars, C's advance (Ep. 20)

Chasing History: Heat keep grinding (Ep. 19)

GAME RECAPS

Game Recap: Nuggets 109, Heat 94

Game Recap: Nuggets 104, Heat 93

Game Recap: Heat 111, Nuggets 108

Game Recap: Heat 103, Celtics 84

Game Recap: Celtics 104, Heat 103

Game Recap: Celtics 110, Heat 97

Game Recap: Celtics 116, Heat 99

Game Recap: Nuggets 113, Lakers 111