DENVER—Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history Monday night, June 12, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94–89 victory in Game 5. Jokic had 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Nuggets, who missed…
Nuggets Now in Full Command of NBA Finals, Top Heat 108–95 for 3–1 Lead
MIAMI—The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions. It’s officially there for the taking. The 47-year wait for Denver might be over as soon as Monday, with Nikola Jokic and his Nuggets now just one win away…
Nikola Jokic’s Historic Effort Sends Nuggets Past Heat in Game 3
Nikola Jokic produced a historic stat line of 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray also had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets notched a 109–94 victory over the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night, June 7, to take a 2–1 lead in the NBA Finals. Jokic became the first player ever to…
Series Tied: Heat Roar Back in the 4th Quarter, Beat Nuggets 111–108 in Game 2 of NBA Finals
DENVER—Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111–108 in Game 2 on Sunday night, June 4. Jimmy Butler (22) of the Miami Heat defends against Nikola Jokic…
Jokic Gets Triple-Double, Nuggets Roll Past Heat 104–93 in Game 1 of NBA Finals
DENVER—Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were facing some questions going into their first NBA Finals, and their answers came in resounding fashion. No, a week and a half off didn’t hurt them. And no, the NBA’s biggest stage isn’t too big, either. Jokic got a triple-double in his finals debut, Jamal Murray scored 26…
Heat Dismantle Celtics, Punch Ticket to NBA Finals
Jimmy Butler scored 28 points, Caleb Martin added 26 and the Miami Heat became the second No. 8 seed to reach the NBA Finals with a convincing 103–84 victory over the host Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night, May 29. Butler was named MVP of the series after…
Celtics Thrive on 3s, Beat Heat 110–97 in Game 5 to Extend East Finals
BOSTON—Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110–97 on Thursday night, May 25, in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals. Marcus Smart had 23 points and five steals. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown finished with 21 points apiece as the Celtics claimed their second…
Jalen Brunson Scores 38 Points, Knicks Beat Heat 112–103 in Game 5 to Cut Deficit to a Game
NEW YORK—Jalen Brunson never talked to his coach about how minutes he would play, or how many points he had to score. In the situation the Knicks faced, there’s no need for talk. “Nothing was said at all,” Brunson said. “Whatever it takes.” It might take the same effort again in two nights. Brunson had…
Heat Take 3–1 Lead, Hold Off Knicks 109–101 for Game 4 Win
MIAMI—The lead was shaky at times. The shooting went cold. The building got tense. There were moments when the Miami Heat looked like they were about to get themselves into trouble. And they found a way—again. The unpredictable ride of the eighth-seeded Heat continues, with Miami on the brink of yet another trip to the…
Jimmy Butler, Heat Too Strong for Knicks in Game 3
Jimmy Butler, returning from an injury absence, scored 28 points to lead the host Miami Heat to a 105–86 win over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Miami leads the series 2-1. The Heat will host Game 4 on Monday night. Knicks sixth man Immanuel Quickley left the…
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