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Chasing History: Nuggets reach NBA summit (Ep. 31)
After a 47-year wait, the Nuggets are NBA champs after a Game 5 win vs. the Heat in which Nikola Jokic claimed Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP honors.
Jokic adds NBA title, Finals MVP to resume
Nikola Jokic joins elite company in winning the Finals MVP after powering Denver to the 2023 NBA title.
5 takeaways from Nuggets' Game 5 clincher
A closer look at how Denver was built, Jamal Murray & Michael Porter Jr. overcome odds and Michael Malone is eager for more titles.
24 thoughts on championship-clinching Game 5
Instant observations and the best of NBA Twitter from the Nuggets' championship-clinching Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals as it happened in Denver on Monday.
Numbers Game: 5 stats from Nuggets' title-clincher
Despite free-throw issues in Game 5, Denver closes out playoffs with 16-4 record en route to its 1st NBA championship.
Jokic’s Serbian hometown celebrates Nuggets’ title
Fans of the Finals MVP in Sombor, Serbia also were elated by tennis star Novak Djokovic's French Open win.
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Full Focus: Nuggets close out Heat, win 1st NBA title
Denver rides the broad shoulders of Finals MVP Nikola Jokic (28 points, 16 rebounds) past Miami in the 2nd half to win the NBA crown.
Full Focus: Celebration begins in Denver
The Denver Nuggets celebrate their first championship in franchise history after defeating the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals.
Heat finally meet match against Jokic, Nuggets
Miami battles Denver until the final minute of Game 5, but it isn't enough to sustain its miraculous playoff run.
NBA stars, others react to Nuggets' title win
From NBA stars and legends to high-profile fans, the Nuggets earn everyone's attention with their 1st NBA championship.
Jokic earns 1st Bill Russell Finals MVP award
With a scintillating series against the Heat, Nikola Jokic (30.2 ppg, 14.0 rpg, 7.2 apg) leads the Nuggets to 1st NBA championship in franchise history.
Nuggets edge Heat for 1st title in team history
Miami exacts every last drop of effort before Denver rallies and holds on in Game 5 for an elusive NBA championship.
Silver presents Larry O'Brien Trophy to Nuggets
NBA commissioner Adam Silver presents the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the 2022-23 NBA champion Denver Nuggets.
Game Recap: Nuggets 94, Heat 89
Led by Nikola Jokic's 28 points (12-16 FG), 16 rebounds, and four assists, the Nuggets defeated the Heat in Game 5, 94-89. Michael Porter Jr. (16 points, 13 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (14 points, eight rebounds, eight assists) added a combined 30 points for the Nuggets in the victory, while Jimmy Butler tallied 21 points for the Heat. After closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-1, the Nuggets have clinched the franchises first NBA title.
Nuggets cap championship hat trick for Kroenke
Kroenke reflects on his NFL, NHL and NBA titles and can't pick one over the other.
Did Jokic deliver greatest playoff run by center?
Despite things 'stacked against the big man,' the 2023 Finals MVP led all players this postseason in points, rebounds and assists.
Malone joins father Brendan as NBA champion
Nuggets coach Michael Malone discusses winning his 1st NBA championship and what it took to bring home the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Nuggets' reactions, celebrations after winning title
The Nuggets created unforgettable scenes and memories immediately after winning the 2023 NBA championship.
Malone: 'We're not satisfied with 1, we want more'
Coach Michael Malone praises his team after the Nuggets beat the Heat in Game 5 for their 1st NBA championship.

FULL FOCUS

Full Focus: Nuggets close out Heat, win 1st NBA title

Full Focus: Celebration begins in Denver

Full Focus: Nuggets ride big 3rd quarter to 3-1 lead

Full Focus: Christian Braun comes alive in Game 3

Full Focus: Heat survive Nuggets' rally, win Game 2

Full Focus: Jokic collects triple-double in Finals debut

Full Focus: Murray sets tone for Nuggets in Game 1

Full Focus: Heat advance to NBA Finals

Full Focus: Celtics force Game 7 with buzzer-beater

Full Focus: Lockdown defense keeps Celtics alive

ANALYSIS

Dynamic duo delivers Denver's 1st NBA title

What's next for Heat after improbable playoff run?

How does NBA title elevate Jokic's legacy?

Did Jokic deliver greatest playoff run by center?

Jokic's leadership, young core tee up Denver run

Jokic set to change game from center position

Heat's historic run comes to an end

Why this is 'the best version' of Jamal Murray

Have Nuggets found solve for non-Jokic minutes?

How Nuggets picked apart Heat defense in Game 4

Crawford: Denver is just a higher level of Miami

Why this will be known as 'The Aaron Gordon Game'

CHASING HISTORY

Chasing History: Nuggets reach NBA summit (Ep. 31)

Chasing History: Nuggets take 2 in Miami (Ep. 30)

Chasing History: A response to remember (Ep. 29)

Chasing History: Heat grit (Ep. 28)

Chasing History: Denver duo delivers (Ep. 27)

Chasing History: Heat hang tough (Ep. 26)

Chasing History: Miracle in Miami (Ep. 25)

Chasing History: Celtic Pride (Ep. 24)

Chasing History: Nuggets reach new heights (Ep. 23)

Chasing History: More Miami magic (Ep. 22)

GAME RECAPS

Game Recap: Nuggets 94, Heat 89

Game Recap: Nuggets 108, Heat 95

Game Recap: Nuggets 109, Heat 94

Game Recap: Nuggets 104, Heat 93

Game Recap: Heat 111, Nuggets 108

Game Recap: Heat 103, Celtics 84

Game Recap: Celtics 104, Heat 103

Game Recap: Celtics 110, Heat 97