Tag: Denver Nuggets

2 People Shot, Denver Officer Struck by Fire Truck Amid Nuggets’ NBA Championship Parade

A police officer in Colorado suffered a serious leg injury after he was struck by a fire truck near the end of a parade to celebrate the Denver Nuggets’ first NBA championship victory, authorities said Thursday. Later that day, a shooting took place in a downtown area that wounded two people. Speaking at a news…


Nuggets Take Home 1st NBA Title in Rugged 94–89 Win Over Heat

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…


Nikola Jokic, Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Reach First Finals

Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists as the visiting Denver Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history with a 113–111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, May 22. Jokic, the NBA MVP in 2020–21 and 2021–22 seasons, set a record for total triple-doubles…


Jamal Murray Scores 37, Nuggets Upend Lakers for 3–0 Lead

Jamal Murray was the knockout closer in Game 2 and his role changed drastically for Game 3. The Denver star was filling up the basket early and often on Saturday night, May 20, and scored 30 of his 37 points in the first half, and the Nuggets maintained control of the Western Conference finals with…


Nuggets Overtake Lakers in 4th Quarter for 2–0 Series Edge

Nikola Jokic delivered a triple-double with 23 points and Jamal Murray turned some late 3-point shooting into 37 points as the Denver Nuggets earned a 108–103 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, May 18, to take a 2–0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Jokic added 17 rebounds and 12 assists, while…


Nikola Jokic Leads Nuggets Past Lakers 132–126 in West Opener

DENVER—Nikola Jokic recorded his sixth triple-double of these playoffs with 34 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists, powering the Denver Nuggets to a 132–126 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in the opener of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, May 16. Behind Jokic’s sizzling start and strong finish, and Jamal Murray’s 31 points,…