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Nikola Jokic doesn’t seem to take himself too seriously. But while the jovial Serbian has “always been kind of light-hearted and funny,” Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has provided some insight on his mindset come this time of year. Speaking prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals after a dominant series-opener, Malone was […]

Charles Barkley has no doubt in his mind that Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets will win Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Even better for them, he doesn’t see Jimmy Butler and co. putting up a fight at all. The Hall of Famer shared his prediction during the pregame broadcast of the […]

Tyler Herro will not be in the lineup for Game 2 on Sunday night against the Denver Nuggets. This is in spite of the fact that the Miami Heat star has been ramping up his activity in practice of late after undergoing surgery on his right hand a couple of months ago. The good news […]

Caleb Martin will be available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals in spite of the fact that he popped up on the injury report ahead of Sunday night’s clash against the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old is still dealing with an illness, which may have been the reason behind his poor showing in their Game […]

As the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets face off in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals, the Heat need a win to get back on track. The Nuggets owned Game 1, taking the lead in the series with the chance to make it 2-0 before traveling to Miami. The Eastern Conference underdogs will have […]

Denver Nuggets veteran forward Jeff Green is nicknamed Uncle Jeff for a reason, as he utilizes his experience not only to his personal benefit but also to help guide a close-knit young team that’s made it farther in the NBA Playoffs than they’ve ever been. Outside of starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Green — who lost […]

Many former Denver Nuggets players were thrilled when Nikola Jokic and company clinched a spot in the 2023 NBA Finals following their Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers last month. This was not the case for Austin Rivers. Rivers featured for the Nuggets over the last two seasons. He emerged as a reliable […]

DENVER, CO – The 2023 NBA Finals features two teams in the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat who took drastically different paths to the championship round. Former Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan is hoping the NBA championship will finally be his after eluding him for multiple seasons. Jordan has played 15 seasons in the […]

The Miami Heat did not have much to go their way in the first half of Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. The Heat shot a lowly 37.5 percent from the field in the opening half against the Denver Nuggets, and they hit on a mere four 3-point shot attempts. The Heat showed signs […]

The Denver Nuggets made the most of their first-ever game in the NBA Finals, winning Game 1 against the Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic’s dominance is not at all up for debate anymore. Guys like Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., as well as head coach Michael Malone, are all great in their own ways. But […]

The Denver Nuggets have been golden throughout the entirety of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They quite handily took care of their opponents thanks to Nikola Jokic’s brilliance and an all-around team effort. It’s no surprise that chemistry is at an all-time high with this squad. The gift that Aaron Gordon gave to Jamal Murray before […]

Heading into Sunday night, the Miami Heat are looking to nab their first win of this year’s NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets after dropping Game 1 on Friday. So far in this year’s postseason, the club has managed to stave off consecutive losses to start a series, and they’ll likely look to keep this […]

Jimmy Butler doesn’t seem to be at all stressed after the Miami Heat were defeated by the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. With two full off days before Heat-Nuggets Game 2 Sunday night, Jimmy Butler made sure to enjoy his time off the court in Denver. “My daughter is out […]

Who was the biggest thorn for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1? That was quite easily Bam Adebayo, the star Miami Heat center. Adebayo was the leading scorer for the Heat with 26 points during the contest. However, what’s interesting is Nuggets head coach Michael Malone’s thoughts on Bam’s 26-point game. Here’s him talking about […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone doesn’t expect Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat to go as smoothly as Game 1. For one, he predicts that Miami will go to the foul line even more in their showdown on Sunday. Malone even went as far as to guaranteeing that, all while […]

While this might be the Denver Nuggets’ first-ever trip to the NBA Finals, this is actually a very experienced playoff squad. This is their fifth straight season playing in the postseason, which includes two trips to the Western Conference Finals. In 2020 inside the NBA bubble, the Nuggets faced off against eventual champions, the Los […]

Kevin Love has not featured in the Miami Heat’s last three games, which also includes Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. After averaging 18 minutes per contest throughout the Heat’s amazing NBA Playoffs run, Love has been relegated to the dog house by coach Erik Spoelstra, and it’s very much possible that this will […]

The Denver Nuggets took care of business against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite being the “greener” team to the Finals, Denver still handled Miami’s attack quite well. They held a sizable lead for most of the game, and extinguished the Heat’s attempt at a comeback in the fourth quarter. […]

When talking about Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, a lot of critics and casuals often say he’s not as impactful as many make him to be because of his defensive shortcomings. As much as he is a threat offensively, his defense leaves much to be desired. However, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not buying […]

Tyler Herro’s status for Game 2 of the NBA Finals has yet to be revealed; however, his latest sighting signifies that his return could come sooner rather than later. Herro has been sidelined since the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs after sustaining a fractured right hand in Game 1 of their series with […]

It’s never easy to lose — especially if it happens to be Game 1 of the NBA Finals. At this point in his career, however, Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler has learned how to manage the losses. Butler is well aware of the fact that this is simply part of the game, and he’s not […]

The Miami Heat struggled in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Denver Nuggets. Their long-range shooting, something they typically rely on, was especially subpar. Miami ultimately shot just 33.3 percent from beyond the arc and 40.6 percent from field goal range. In a game they lost 104-93, the Heat may have been able […]

To say that Caleb Martin and Max Strus struggled with their shot in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets would be an utter understatement. The Miami Heat pair combined for an atrocious 1-of-17 from the field in the series opener, and there’s no denying that the inefficiencies of these otherwise reliable […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler isn’t worried about their title chances after losing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Not even one bit. While speaking to reporters on Saturday, Butler expressed his confidence about the Heat’s ability to bounce back and win the Larry O’Brien trophy. After all, […]

The Miami Heat’s championship hopes took a major downturn in Game 1 as Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets dominated the series opener of the NBA Finals. Nevertheless, the Eastern Conference champs remain unfazed as they look to bounce back and steal away home court from the mighty Nuggets in Game 2 on Sunday. During […]

The Miami Heat felt the full wrath of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The two Denver Nuggets stars combined for 53 points and 24 assists as they led their team to a blowout victory in the series-opener against a Heat team that pretty much had no answer for […]

The Miami Heat have a huge problem in the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets. Not only are they at a disadvantage size-wise, but they also don’t seem to have an answer for Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray’s two-man game. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green slapped Jimmy Butler and co. with that harsh reality […]

The Denver Nuggets may not be the biggest draw in the NBA, but they are certainly one of the most fun teams to watch play basketball. Their cohesion, precise passing and cuts has been a mystery that defenses have tried and failed to solve all season long. This formula has been on full display during […]

The Denver Nuggets have a little bit of breathing room after a 104-93 win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. It was a wire to wire victory for the Nuggets who never had their lead in jeopardy. The Heat had cut the deficit to single-digits late in the fourth quarter […]

The Miami Heat were downright brutal in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets, there’s no other way to put it. The biggest issue was their shooting woes, draining just 41% of their field goals and shooting 33% from downtown. But, that hasn’t stopped head coach Erik Spoelstra from trying to instill […]

Miami Heat breakout star Caleb Martin has played a pivotal role in the team’s magical 2023 NBA playoff run. He didn’t have his best performance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals versus the Denver Nuggets, but Martin is still a key player for Miami. Martin is reportedly dealing with an illness ahead of Game […]

In terms of the box score, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope had a quiet Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals in the Denver Nuggets’ victory over the Miami Heat. In reality, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was anything but quiet as the Nuggets took a 1-0 series lead over the Heat Thursday night. Caldwell-Pope was mic’d up during the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets took Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals in convincing fashion, picking up a 104-93 victory over the Miami Heat to take a quick 1-0 series lead. Despite the nice victory, Michael Malone doesn’t want his team to get too proud about picking up one win in a series that requires you […]

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell played the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the NBA bubble playoffs back in 2020 when he was still a member of the Utah Jazz. Mitchell averaged 36.3 points per game for the series, but it wasn’t enough for the Jazz to advance, as the Nuggets won the series […]

NBA icon Kevin Garnett loves the current NBA Finals match-up between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat for a variety of reasons. One, he’s hyped that it’s no longer about the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Second, more and more players are stepping up and it’s now a battle between two complete teams. […]

The Denver Nuggets had their way with the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and Michael Porter Jr. believes it all starts with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. They won the game 104-93, controlling the lead for the majority of the 48 minutes and leaving Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, and the rest […]

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a dominant victory over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, but for Magic Johnson, there were three other players who deserve a ton of credit for the win. Johnson heaped praise on both Jokic and Murray in their 104-93 trashing of […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson thinks the Miami Heat have a big problem against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals, and it’s something they can do little about at this point. On Twitter, Johnson shared his observation from Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and the Nuggets. Aside from hailing Aaron Gordon […]

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray never seems to get enough credit. However, that problem seems to elude him, as the 26-year-old spoke to Showtimes Rachel Nichols about how his upbringing has contributed to his current success. “I think it’s a lot of mental toughness,” Murray says. “I acknowledge it. I’m able to have a […]