Nuggets Win 2023 NBA Championship, Defeat Heat in 5 Games
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver presents the NBA Finals MVP Award to Nikola Jokic, holding his daughter and flanked by team members including Mizzou alum Michael Porter (center) and KU alum Christian Braun (center, right). photo/screenshot
The Denver Nuggets were able to defeat the Miami Heat 4-1 in the NBA Finals, securing their first championship in franchise history. Game 5 was a thrilling, defensive battle down the stretch, with the Nuggets prevailing 94-89. Blue Valley Northwest and Kansas alum Christian Braun made huge contributions for Denver, especially in Game 3, where he tallied a clutch 15 points. Braun becomes one of fou…
