Jokic, Nikola (1995- )

NBA Finals 2023: Denver Nuggets Beat Miami Heat for First Championship

The Nuggets had never been to the N.B.A. finals, but they showed they belonged with a comeback win in Game 5.

Miami Heat Face 3-1 Deficit in NBA Finals After Game 4 Loss to Nuggets

Only one team has come back from a 3-1 series deficit in the N.B.A. finals, but the Miami Heat seem confident they can be the second.

The Miami Heat’s Secret Weapon for a Title? Zone Defense.

The odds are against the Heat in their N.B.A. finals matchup with the Denver Nuggets. But the maligned zone defense may be their secret weapon.

Jamal Murray’s Triple-Double Helps Nuggets Beat Miami Heat in Game 2

Murray is often overshadowed by his teammate Nikola Jokic, but he has proved his value in leading the Nuggets to a 2-1 lead over the Heat in the N.B.A. finals.

Why Denver Loves the Nuggets Star Nikola Jokic

Jokic, the Nuggets center, may be the best player in the N.B.A., but he avoids the spotlight. Still, in his own way, he has endeared himself to a city hungry for someone to believe in.