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You can’t really say that there was no shortage of celebrities in Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat — especially if you compare it to the star power in the Nuggets’ previous series against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ken Jeong, who isn’t exactly a Hollywood A-lister, was […]

The NBA Finals are underway between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets were the best team in the Western Conference all season and so they were expected by many to be here. But the Miami Heat had to go through the play-in and then win three straight playoff series without homecourt advantage. […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo entered Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets just 14 points short of joining an elite group of players on an exclusive all-time franchise list that already has the names of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Jimmy Butler, and Chris Bosh. Adebayo managed to make […]

The 2023 NBA Finals are finally here, with the Western Conference’s top seeded Denver Nuggets appearing for the first time in franchise history against a Jimmy Butler-led Miami Heat squad looking to win their fourth title (last won in 2013). We’ll provide live game and score updates throughout the NBA Finals Game 1 Nuggets-Heat clash. […]

It’s no secret that if the Miami Heat are able to upset the Denver Nuggets and take out the 2023 NBA Championship, it will be a serious feat. A few short weeks ago, they were looking down the barrel of a missed postseason just a year after going heartbreakingly close to making the NBA Finals […]

This isn’t the first time Jimmy Butler has shown us that, come the postseason, he’s an entirely different player. But according to Nick Wright, if he can lead his Miami Heat to a championship against the Denver Nuggets in the upcoming NBA Finals, his standing in the league will go up a whole lot more. […]

The Miami Heat have endured devastating injuries and a grueling gauntlet through the Eastern Conference to earn their spot in the 2023 NBA Finals. Many would argue the No. 8 seed are the most unlikely team to reach the championship round. There was just too much going against them to reasonably survive this long. Surely, […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets is quickly approaching on Thursday night. Ahead of the contest, Heat royalty Shaq, Alonzo Mourning, and Pat Riley all met up in the tunnels, via Tomer Azarly. Shaq, The Godfather Pat Riley, and Alonzo Mourning at Game 1 of the NBA Finals […]

The NBA Finals is tipping off on Thursday night between the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets. Ahead of Game 1, the NBA had the Larry O’Brien Trophy skydive to Ball Arena in Denver. The NBA had the Larry O'Brien Trophy skydiving to the Nuggets vs. Heat Game 1 matchup of the Finals 🪂 (via […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has taken the national spotlight by storm with his performance leading up to the NBA Finals. On the verge of Game 1 against the Miami Heat, NBA legend Tracy McGrady delivers some extremely high praise for the Serbian big man, via Showtime Basketball. "[Nikola Jokic] is so f****** good, man. […]

The NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat will tip-off on Thursday night in Denver. When discussing the series on his podcast The Draymond Green Show via Volume Sports, Draymond Green said he is all in on the Nuggets. .@Money23Green is riding with the Nuggets in five 🏆 “They have not f–ked […]

Who’s ready to get their betting on? The 2023 NBA Finals have officially arrived which means there are plenty of prop bets with tremendous value to choose from! It is my job to come alongside you in your pursuit to put a few extra dollars in your pocket, so let’s get down to business! It […]

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat got an optimistic injury update regarding his broken right hand ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, creating optimism for a possible return in Game 2 of the series against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. “I’m told that Game 2 on Sunday […]

We are finally on the doorstep of the 2023 NBA Finals — a historic showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. This is the first time ever that the Nuggets and the Heat are squaring off in the Finals. Yet, the two had such contrasting journeys on their way to the Finals. The […]

One of the key components of the Miami Heat and their historic run, Bam Adebayo will be looking to make his presence to be felt in these 2023 NBA Finals! Join us for our NBA odds series where our Bam Adebayo series points average prediction and pick will be made. There is no doubt that Bam […]

Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic have done the unthinkable! Nobody predicted a Heat-Nuggets NBA Finals this season. With teams like the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks, and Phoenix Suns all dominating in 2022, many thought one of those four teams would participate. However, those two superstars mentioned proved everyone wrong. The Heat defeated […]

The NBA Playoffs continue on Thursday night with the Miami Heat visiting the Denver Nuggets for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With some of the league’s brightest stars front and center, FanDuel has us covered with a featured NBA same-game parlay for Heat-Nuggets Game 1. Below we continue our NBA Finals odds series with […]

The true backbone of this Denver Nuggets team, there is no doubt that the former Orlando Magic star in Aaron Gordon isn’t afraid to do the dirty work en route to playing in his first-ever NBA Finals. It is about that time to check out our NBA odds series where our Aaron Gordon series points average […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip-off on Thursday night, and the Denver Nuggets will have had plenty of rest. Overall, the Nuggets had nine days off, the third most ever behind ten days for the 2003 New Jersey Nets and 11 days for the 1982 Los Angeles Lakers. Most days off before Game […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra is one of the most accomplished coaches in NBA history. In his 15 years as the head coach of the Heat, he has led Miami to 12 postseason appearances, six NBA Finals appearances, and two NBA titles. Sure, Spoelstra has coached plenty of great players along the way, such […]

DENVER, CO – The 2023 NBA Finals are tipping off on Thursday, June 1st, with the Denver Nuggets hosting the Miami Heat in Game 1. Fans of the Los Angeles Clippers, however, will likely be more invested in this series thanks for former guard Reggie Jackson. The Clippers traded Reggie Jackson to the Charlotte Hornets […]

The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will be televised by ABC. The Nuggets won the Western Conference and have only lost two games this postseason. They are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who is averaging 29.9 points, 13.3 rebounds […]

The big day is here! Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals is upon us and the city of Denver and the state of Colorado could not be more excited! The Nuggets host the NBA Finals in their first-ever appearance as they face one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference over the last […]

The NBA Finals start on Thursday night, and FanDuel offers plenty of popular parlays for the series.  It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special NBA Finals popular parlays with the most value prediction and pick. The popular parlays section of the FanDuel picks is littered with stars and their expected […]

The Miami Heat have taken the NBA by storm throughout the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They lost their first Play-In Tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks, and nearly lost their second against the Chicago Bulls, which would’ve knocked them out of the playoffs entirely. They held on to claim the No. 8 seed in the Eastern […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat were very close to infamously blowing a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics. After securing their spot in the NBA Finals, Butler decided to spotlight an Instagram DM he received from a Heat fan that perfectly encapsulated how all of Miami felt going into […]

The concept of the generational curse is becoming more well-known in the vernacular. Trauma has roots in genetics, and thanks to how humans reproduce, parents pass down certain characteristics to their offspring. As a result, these offspring are vulnerable to continuing the cycle of their ancestors’ behavior. But does the same phenomenon happen in the […]

Miami Heat star wing Jimmy Butler has been playing at an incredibly high level this postseason. His playoff numbers are up across the board compared to the regular season, most notably his scoring average, which has increased from 22.9 points per game to 28.5. The Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics all threw […]

The 2023 NBA Finals promises a breathtaking spectacle as the Miami Heat gear up to confront the formidable Denver Nuggets. Overcoming a tumultuous season of highs and lows, the Heat have defied all odds to secure their coveted spot in the championship series. They are poised to unleash their might upon the Nuggets. Miami, of […]

The Miami Heat have made an improbable run to the NBA Finals, aided by a huge game seven from Caleb Martin. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a special Caleb Martin series points average prediction and pick. Martin had a great series against Boston. He averaged 19.3 points per game, including […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat will play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday night. The Nuggets are looking to win their first NBA championship in franchise history. They won the Western Conference and have only lost two games in the postseason. Meanwhile, the Heat are the second No. 8 seed to ever […]

The 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will tip off on Thursday night. A big reason why the Nuggets and Heat have made it to this stage is the excellent play of their role players. And one of the Nuggets’ best role players these playoffs has been forward Bruce Brown, who […]

The NBA Finals are here, and the Denver Nuggets will look to Jamal Murray to help them win their first championship ever. We are here to share our NBA odds series, and make a Jamal Murray series points average prediction and pick. A year ago, the Denver Nuggets floundered as Nikola Jokic shouldered most of […]

The NBA Finals have finally arrived with the Miami Heat taking on the Denver Nuggets. With some of the game’s brightest stars at the center stage, Nikola Jokic stands alone as the premier player of the NBA Finals. The two-time MVP enters the Finals averaging a staggering 29.9 PPG through 15 playoff games. Consequently, FanDuel […]

The 2023 NBA Finals are about to begin with the Denver Nuggets facing the Miami Heat. It should be a great matchup between two teams who know how to execute and are led by stars seeking their first championship. As the league gets things situated, they are making one notable change to the Finals this […]

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon has no doubt in his mind that he hasn’t faced a player like Jimmy Butler in the NBA Playoffs. He may have already guarded LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Karl-Anthony Towns in their 2023 postseason run, but he’s well aware of the different challenge that awaits him when he goes […]

By and large it was a fruitful rookie season for Indiana Pacers youngster Bennedict Mathurin. Even though he spent most of his first professional season coming off the bench, he still stood out for his ability to put the ball through the hoop. In fact, no one should have been surprised by Mathurin’s burst into […]

The Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat will play Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals on Thursday night in Denver. But Kevin Love isn’t likely to be confused with two-time MVP Nikola Jokic anytime soon. Still, Love’s game does have similarities that only basketball purists may notice. Recently, the Heat big man spoke with reporters […]

The NBA Finals are set to tip-off on Thursday and the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are ready to compete for a championship. The Heat just finished off a grueling seven game series against the Boston Celtics while the Nuggets have had a long layoff due to sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western […]