Nuggets can’t overcome Nikola Jokic’s foul trouble against Cavaliers, lose fourth consecutive road game (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) Related Articles Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates on stage after winning the NBA championship against the Miami Heat at Ball Arena in Denver on June 12, 2023. The beauty of a title is that they never have to apologize. 4-seed Suns team that many pundits picked to advance anyway. 7-seeded Lakers squad that was teeming with talent or a No. Monday’s historic win gave them an unimpeachable playoff record of 16-4, including 10-1 in their last 11 games. The Nuggets played - and steamrolled - their competition. Those who bemoaned Denver’s path to a championship were grasping at straws. “We believe in each other,” Jokic said from the postgame podium. Jokic, on both ends, would not be denied. Jimmy Butler paced the Heat with 21, and Bam Adebayo added 20, but neither was particularly efficient. Aaron Gordon snuffed a Kyle Lowry jumper, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope jumped the passing lanes. Bruce Brown hounded and pounded the glass, including a clutch offensive rebound and putback with 1:30 remaining. The Nuggets allowed only 18 points in the fourth quarter, swarming and swallowing any comeback attempt Miami tried. Their defense, in the clutch, was tenacious. “Can’t nobody tell me nothing,” Porter beamed. Digital Replica Edition Home Page Close Menu
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