Nuggets Win 2023 NBA Championship, Defeat Heat in 5 Games

The Kansas City Globe e-Edition
  • 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
    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
  • An emotional Jamal Murray celebrates the Nuggets’ championship victory having made a remarkable comeback from injury returning this season from an ACL injury.
    An emotional Jamal Murray celebrates the Nuggets’ championship victory having made a remarkable comeback from injury returning this season from an ACL injury.
    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. Br...

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