The Finals

DEN wins 4-1

1

Denver

53 - 29

The Finals

DEN wins 4-1

7

Miami

44 - 38

Game 1: DEN leads 1-0

93

Final

104

Game Recap

Game 2: Series tied 1-1

111

Final

108

Game Recap

Game 3: DEN leads 2-1

109

Final

94

Game Recap

Game 4: DEN leads 3-1

108

Final

95

Game Recap

Game 5: DEN wins 4-1

89

Final

94

Game Recap

Series Averages

104.6

POINTS

96.4

46.4

REBOUNDS

37.6

25.4

ASSISTS

23.0

Series Leaders

DEN | #15 | C

Nikola Jokic

PPG

30.2

RPG

14.0

APG

7.2

MIA | #13 | C-F

Bam Adebayo

PPG

21.8

RPG

12.4

APG

3.2

SERIES LATEST

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Jokic adds NBA title, Finals MVP to resume
Nikola Jokic joins elite company in winning the Finals MVP after powering Denver to the 2023 NBA title.
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5 takeaways from Nuggets' Game 5 clincher
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June 13, 2023
Numbers Game: 5 stats from Nuggets' title-clincher
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June 13, 2023
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June 13, 2023
Best plays of 2023 NBA Finals
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June 13, 2023
Full Focus: Nuggets close out Heat, win 1st NBA title
Denver rides the broad shoulders of Finals MVP Nikola Jokic (28 points, 16 rebounds) past Miami in the 2nd half to win the NBA crown.
June 13, 2023
Full Focus: Celebration begins in Denver
The Denver Nuggets celebrate their first championship in franchise history after defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
June 13, 2023
Heat finally meet match against Jokic, Nuggets
Miami battles Denver until the final minute of Game 5, but it isn't enough to sustain its miraculous playoff run.
June 13, 2023
NBA stars, others react to Nuggets' title win
From NBA stars and legends to high-profile fans, the Nuggets earn everyone's attention with their 1st NBA championship.
June 13, 2023
Jokic earns 1st Bill Russell Finals MVP award
With a scintillating series against the Heat, Nikola Jokic (30.2 ppg, 14.0 rpg, 7.2 apg) leads the Nuggets to 1st NBA championship in franchise history.
June 13, 2023
Nuggets edge Heat for 1st title in team history
Miami exacts every last drop of effort before Denver rallies and holds on in Game 5 for an elusive NBA championship.
June 13, 2023
Silver presents Larry O'Brien Trophy to Nuggets
NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the 2022-23 NBA champion Denver Nuggets.
June 13, 2023
Game Recap: Nuggets 94, Heat 89
Led by Nikola Jokic's 28 points (12-16 FG), 16 rebounds, and four assists, the Nuggets defeated the Heat in Game 5, 94-89. Michael Porter Jr. (16 points, 13 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (14 points, eight rebounds, eight assists) added a combined 30 points for the Nuggets in the victory, while Jimmy Butler tallied 21 points for the Heat. After closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-1, the Nuggets have clinched the franchises first NBA title.
June 13, 2023
Nuggets cap championship hat trick for Kroenke
Kroenke reflects on his NFL, NHL and NBA titles and can't pick one over the other.
June 13, 2023

DENVER CELEBRATES

Jokic celebrates with Nuggets fans

Malone: 'We don't want one, we want two'

Murray: 'We're champions for life!'

Green: 'This is what we do it for'

Caldwell-Pope: 'I love the fans here'

Nuggets GM Booth on path to championship

Nuggets players introduced at championship rally

Malone: 'So proud of this moment'

KCP interviews Aaron Gordon

Popeye Jones believes the future is bright for the Nuggets

INSIDE THE FINALS

ANALYSIS

Dynamic duo delivers Denver's 1st NBA title

What's next for Heat after improbable playoff run?

How does NBA title elevate Jokic's legacy?

Murray Mic'd Up in Game 5 of NBA Finals

Did Jokic deliver greatest playoff run by center?

Jokic set to change game from center position

Jokic's leadership, young core tee up Denver run

Murray tears up recalling journey from knee injury

Heat's historic run comes to an end

Crawford: Denver is just a higher level of Miami

Why Jokic's unique skills stand out in Finals

Why this will be known as 'The Aaron Gordon Game'

FINALS FILM ROOM

Once again, Heat have no answer for Jokic

Porter Jr. comes through in clincher

Nuggets' defense delivers in crunch time

Heat need to find more talent, pace next season

Nuggets have athleticism, size to repeat as champs

With 1 win to go, do Nuggets have Heat's number?

Nuggets 'others' advantage isn't even close

Why Nuggets are positioned for 5-year run

How Murray began manipulating the Heat defense

The key to Nuggets going from 'good' to 'great'

How the Nuggets are winning with defense

Can Bam step into scoring role for Game 5?

FULL FOCUS

Full Focus: Nuggets close out Heat, win 1st NBA title

Full Focus: Celebration begins in Denver

Full Focus: Nuggets ride big 3rd quarter to 3-1 lead

Full Focus: Christian Braun comes alive in Game 3

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

Full Focus: Jokic collects triple-double in Finals debut

Full Focus: Murray sets tone for Nuggets in Game 1

Full Focus: Heat advance to NBA Finals

CHASING HISTORY

Chasing History: Nuggets reach NBA summit (Ep. 31)

Chasing History: Nuggets take 2 in Miami (Ep. 30)

Chasing History: A response to remember (Ep. 29)

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)

TOP FINALS MOMENTS

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Shaquille O'Neal Finals MVP vs. Nets in 2002

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James Worthy Triple Double Finals

LBJ (39pts, 16reb, 11ast) Finals Performance

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