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Denver Nuggets Win NBA Championship, Defeat Miami Heat 109-94

Game Summary

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 109-94 on June 7, 2023, to win their first NBA championship in franchise history. At the end of the third quarter the Heat still had a 3-point lead over Denver, but a 15-0 run by Denver to start the third put the Nuggets in control and they never lost the lead again.

Nikola Jokic was named the NBA Finals MVP, averaging 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game in the series. He also had 12 rebounds and 8 assists in Game 4, leading the Nuggets to victory.

Player Box Scores

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets in scoring with 27 points, while Aaron Gordon added 19 points and 10 rebounds. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 23 points and 11 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowroy added 20 points each. Lowrey committed seven turnovers.

Impact

The Nuggets' victory is a historic moment for the franchise, and it is sure to be remembered for years to come. It is also a major accomplishment for Nikola Jokic, who has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA.

The Heat, meanwhile, will have to regroup and try to find a way to get back to the NBA Finals. They have a lot of talented players, but they will need to find a way to be more consistent if they want to be a contender in the future.

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