Led by Nikola Jokic’s 28 points (12-16 FG), 16 rebounds, and 4 assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5, 94-89. Michael Porter Jr. (16 points, 13 rebounds) and Jamal Murray (14 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists) added a combined 30 points for the Nuggets in the victory, while Jimmy Butler tallied 21 points for the Heat. After closing out this best-of-seven series, 4-1, the Nuggets have clinched the franchise’s first NBA title.
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One wrong move the game will change,
I think if Jimmy have handle with care the ball they have chance to win but the ball is ROUND😎☝️
CONGRATS DENVER NUGGETS 2022-2023 CHAMPS 🎊🎉🤗
I've seen some throw away plays throughout the NBA Finals by Butler; so watch the tapes of all 5 games, and I'm sure you'll see Butler throwing away games like he had a huge wager in Vegas… That is why I hated they legalized sports betting…. The Nuggets would've won, I believe< regardless; but in a game 7… Butler was too obvious not playing, not gaurding, throwing away passes, and shooting rediculous shots…
Denver was simply too good to lose the series. Heat gave them their all
The Nuggets beat a heavily-injured 8th seed. Big asterisk on this title.
Made no excuses and held themselves accountable. Massive respect for their post season!
surprised he didn’t guarantee the first ever 4-1 comeback
This Heat team has nothing to be ashamed of. They played with all their heart!! They will come back again, just a matter of time 🔥🔥
Never, never put Hall of fame and Butler in the same sentence. He is not a 1st team nor 2nd team all-star. Maybe 3rd if he isn't dirty player because he is. He flops that idiot Refs buy.
Bro Jimmy man you got to come back and work on your game, I don't know what got into you this year but your jump and land on two feet and stop and get trapped is not working. You can go up with one leg!
#getridoflowry
Heat esp Butler got a little cocky in this series. They thought winning will just be on their side again.
This is how a man and his team handles a loss With no excuses,However Jimmy isn't a Superstar.Jimmy is a All Star caliber player who has great leadership.Jimmy is a number 2 or 3 option on a team,Miami needs a scoring Superstar and a couple of Big guys.Bam is undersized at his position,The Heat are to small.The Heat gaining some big guys and a number one option player will allow Jimmy to excel in other areas and help him to conserve energy.
I’m a Nuggets fan but the Heat had a hell of a run! All stand up guys and wish them the best in the future. Just not when they play the Nuggets.
1- Last time we had Shaq as a true center. If we had a true center we could get at least 1 championship in last 3 seasons. I am not sure why Miami Heat has not been doing any thing about that weakness, furthermore Spo killed Yurtseven development last year by giving all those minutes to Dedman instead of Yurt after guy show he can be one of the best centers in NBA.
2- Spo made us lose the third game by keeping Duncan, and Max on the bench during whole fourth quarter. All of a sudden Spo forgot how effective Duncan was in game 2. He made the same mistake on game 4 too. We stopped sharing the ball and focusing on our three point shooters.
L bozo
jimmy butt ler
They sucked
add dame lilliard to this line up for herro and there in a very strong position for a championship next year
the defense they put on jimmy made him look like an uncoordinated PUNK! get to the big dance then choke! bucks will get you next year!
Denver won this game off pure grit. They made tough contested shots to win. Both teams deserved to win tonight. Great battle
It just hurts to see them lose in the Finals after all they've been through in the playoffs. They've earned everyone's respect. I'm a fan now.