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DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone is targeting a dynasty after leading the franchise to a first-ever NBA championship on Monday, June 12. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets is interviewed after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals...

DENVER (AFP) --  The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday, June 12, defeating the Miami Heat, 94-89, behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. *Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is presented the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award after a...

DENVER (AFP) -- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone knows the mind can play tricks on players when it comes to crunch time in the NBA Finals, so he's trying out some mental games himself. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat...

MIAMI (AFP)—The Miami Heat's team mascot needed medical treatment after a staged 'fight' with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor. *Miami Heat team mascot Burnie needed medical treatment after a staged 'fight' with former UFC mixed martial arts champion Conor McGregor....

MIAMI (AFP) -- Aaron Gordon scored a career playoff high 27 points in an all-out attack on the Miami Heat on Friday, June 9, that helped push the Denver Nuggets to the brink of their first NBA championship. *Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets reacts at the conclusion of the third quarter against...

MIAMI (AFP) -- The Denver Nuggets moved within one win of their first NBA title on Friday, June 9, beating Miami 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series. *Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets drives against Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat during the second quarter in Game...

MIAMI (AFP) --  Versatile big man Nikola Jokic and sharpshooter Jamal Murray have combined to lift the Denver Nuggets two wins from an NBA title, adding to the pressure upon the Miami Heat. *Head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat reacts during the first half against the Denver Nuggets in...

MIAMI (AFP) --  Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray carved out a slice of NBA history on Wednesday, June 7, both notching 30-point triple-doubles as the Denver Nuggets downed the Miami Heat 109-94 to regain the upper hand in the NBA Finals. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets looks on...

MIAMI (AFP) -- Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominated the Miami Heat, both making triple doubles, as the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals and regained their home court advantage with a 109-94 win in game three on Wednesday, June 7. *Caleb Martin of the Miami Heat drives to the...

MIAMI (AFP) --  Denver coach Michael Malone doubled down on his demand that the Nuggets play with more discipline as they seek to regain the upper hand over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. *Head coach Michael Malone of the Denver Nuggets speaks with media after a 111-108 loss against the Miami...

DENVER (AFP) --  The Miami Heat have become masters of tuning out the naysayers' noise in their bid to become the first eighth-seeded team to win the NBA title. *Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat warms up prior to Game Two of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Sunday,...

DENVER (AFP) --  The Miami Heat handed the Denver Nuggets their first home defeat of the playoffs Sunday, June 4, surging in the fourth quarter for a 111-108 victory that leveled the NBA Finals at one game apiece. *Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat drives to the basket against Aaron Gordon of the...