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Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to claim first NBA title

The Denver Nuggets have clinched the first NBA championship in franchise history after beating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to seal the series 4-1. Photo: Getty Images
Nikola Jokic put the finishing touches on a historic postseason performance with 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists. Jokic, the 41st pick in the 2014 draft, became the lowest drafted player to ever win NBA Finals MVP. Photo: Yahoo Sports
Nikola Jokic put the finishing touches on a historic postseason performance with 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists. Jokic, the 41st pick in the 2014 draft, became the lowest drafted player to ever win NBA Finals MVP. Photo: Yahoo Sports
DENVER, Colorado, USA- The Denver Nuggets have clinched the first NBA championship in franchise history after beating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to seal the series 4-1. It was a closely-contested game that Miami led for much of the first three quarters, but Denver pulled away in the final minutes.

Nikola Jokic led his side to victory with 28 points to end the Nuggets 47-year wait for the championship trophy.

Serb Jokic, 28, was named the Finals' most valuable player to add to the two overall MVPs he won in 2021 and 2022.

"We're not in it for ourselves, we're in it for the guy next to us and that's why this [means] even more," Jokic said following victory at Ball Arena.

Jokic also contributed 16 rebounds, while Michael Porter Jr added 16 points and 13 rebounds as the Nuggets ground out the decisive victory in game five.

The Nuggets never lost more than twice in any of their play-off series, ending their march towards a historic success with 10 victories in their last 11 post-season games.

The team was founded in 1967 and played originally in the ABA as the Rockets, but after nearly six decades, two names and two different leagues, the Nuggets are finally at the top of the basketball world.

The Heat, meanwhile, can hold their heads high as just the second No. 8 seed ever to reach the NBA Finals. 

7 Responses to “Denver Nuggets beat Miami Heat to claim first NBA title”

  • hi (13/06/2023, 08:36) Like (1) Dislike (15) Reply
    Why and how is this of importance to us here in the bvi? We should be concerned about our neighbors dying in a fire without us knowing.

    All the best.
  • Just saying (13/06/2023, 08:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well sah who knew it would be them?
  • El Demonio Negro (13/06/2023, 08:54) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I've never met a Denver Nuggets fan in my life or afterlife.
    • next year (13/06/2023, 14:37) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
      Jus wait til next season, everybody and their grandmother will be a nuggets fan
  • Can i have a Nugget please (13/06/2023, 09:06) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Well deserve win Denver. Time to collect my $$$ now.
  • wha happen? (13/06/2023, 09:53) Like (0) Dislike (6) Reply
    The Joker dont want to put on a black shirt?
  • Reader (13/06/2023, 14:16) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nuggets won their 2nd championship


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