NBA Finals Articles - Page 22

The Miami Heat picked up a huge Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets to even the NBA Finals at 1-1, and Gabe Vincent led the team in scoring with 23 points. Shaquille O’Neal asked Vincent if he and the Heat feel disrespected for the lack of credit the team gets, and he said no […]

The Denver Nuggets had a legitimate shot at going up 2-0 over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals but blew it up. Naturally, fans were frustrated and looked for people to blame for their Game 2 defeat. Unfortunately for Michael Porter Jr. and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, their performance on Sunday made them easy targets. Miami […]

What a game that was. Game 2 of the NBA Finals well and truly delivered after a blowout Nuggets win in the series opener, with a missed three from Jamal Murray on the buzzer delivering the Miami Heat a three-point win on the road and tying the series up at one-game apiece. But while the […]

Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals had everyone on a wild ride from start to finish. The Miami Heat ended up eking out a 111-108 over the Denver Nuggets to tie the series at 1-1 after Jamal Murray missed a 3-pointer which would have sent the game to overtime. Prior to that, Murray hit […]

After Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat stole one on the road against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Skip Bayless is convinced the Vice City franchise is going to win it all. The Fox Sports analyst and commentator didn’t hold back in praising the Heat after they edged the Nuggets […]

The Denver Nuggets were in control for much of Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, until Duncan Robinson came out firing and hitting in the fourth quarter of the game. The Heat came out with a 111-108 win to tie the NBA Finals at 1-1 as the series shifts to Miami […]

Nikola Jokic has been collecting incredible feats in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, and that continues for the Denver Nuggets big man in the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. Jokic also put up another prolific performance in Game 2, scoring 41 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, albeit in a 111-108 loss against the Heat, […]

Jimmy Butler has solidified himself as a Miami Heat legend. He led a Heat team without crucial players like Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo. Butler got them a play-in tournament win to an NBA Finals matchup against the Denver Nuggets. His face-off against Nikola Jokic merits him more praise as he achieved a feat only […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic almost lost it after an out of bounds call in the third quarter of the NBA Finals Game 2 went in the Miami Heat’s favor. With 5:21 left to go, Jokic committed a turnover after the ball went out of bounds while he was fighting for possession with Max Strus. […]

The Denver Nuggets had a slow start in Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, but they seem to have finally gotten their groove, at least before the end of the first half, thanks in large part to the explosive performance of Jamal Murray, who nearly brought the house down at […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is progressing well in his recovery from a broken right hand, and based on head coach Erik Spoelstra’s latest comments, the sharpshooter is really close to returning to action for the Heat. Herro was ruled out for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets despite hopes that […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler was without a doubt one of the biggest steals of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Jazz snagged the former UNC and Auburn standout as the No. 22 overall pick in the draft, and he turned out to be a real gem for Utah. Kessler established himself as one of the […]

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 […]

Max Strus had a forgettable outing in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. He had great looks in that series opener against the Denver Nuggets but his shots simply refused to fall. His atrocious shooting helped spell the doom for the Miami Heat, which played catch-up to the Nuggets for the most part of […]

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 lack of chances at the charity stripe by the Miami Heat has been a big talking point following their 104-93 loss in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. However, Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra knows that it’s more about the lack of aggressiveness of his team […]

The Miami Heat need a jolt of life for Game 2 against the Miami Heat. Being the lower-seeded team, they do not have home-court advantage. Their main objective is to steal at least one game on the road to take control of home court advantage. With that in mind, fans are turning to Tyler Herro’s […]

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. […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has led the team to the NBA Finals. His playoff performance was impressive, but he began seeing a bit more inconsistency following the series versus the New York Knicks. According to writer Tommy Beer, Butler’s struggles may be linked to an injury he suffered against the Knicks. “Jimmy Butler’s scoring […]

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 […]

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 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 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 […]