The Denver Nuggets win their 1st NBA championship & Nikola Jokic wins Finals MVP 🏆 | KJM

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•  June 12, 2023
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Overview

The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic was named Finals MVP after leading the Nuggets to victory with 28 points and 16 rebounds in the decisive game. The Nuggets' victory marked the end of an era of small ball in the NBA, as their size and dominance in the paint proved too much for the Heat to overcome.

• Denver Nuggets' Historic Win 🏆

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    The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship in franchise history, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5. [00:00]

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    Nikola Jokic was named Finals MVP, becoming the first player in history to lead the postseason in points, rebounds, and assists. [00:11]

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    The Nuggets' victory was a testament to their homegrown talent, with both Jokic and Jamal Murray playing key roles in their championship run. [06:17]

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    Denver's win marked a shift in the NBA, as their size and physicality countered the small-ball trend that had dominated the league in recent years. [04:00]

• Miami Heat's Defeat and Future Outlook 🤔

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    The Miami Heat, despite a valiant effort, seemed defeated in the final moments of Game 5, with players like Duncan Robinson visibly giving up before the final buzzer. [17:22]

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    Jimmy Butler's performance was a major talking point, with many questioning his lack of aggression, potentially attributed to an ankle injury sustained earlier in the playoffs. [18:08]

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    Despite the loss, the Heat's future looks bright, with a young core and a proven head coach in Erik Spoelstra. [13:28]

• Coaching and Team Dynamics 👨‍🏫

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    Michael Malone's coaching was instrumental in the Nuggets' success, as he demonstrated patience and trust in his players, particularly during Jamal Murray's recovery from injury. [06:17]

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    The Nuggets' coaching staff, comprised of experienced individuals like David Adelman and Ryan Saunders, played a crucial role in developing the team's strategy and player development. [16:01]

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    Erik Spoelstra's coaching prowess was also acknowledged, with many considering him to be one of the best coaches in the league, having led the Heat to multiple championships with varying levels of talent on his roster. [13:28]

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1. 00:00

   Nuggets Win Championship

   00:00

   Denver Nuggets win their first NBA championship

   00:10

   Jokic wins Finals MVP

2. 02:09

   Postgame Reactions

   02:09

   Keyshawn describes the postgame celebration as boring

   02:29

   Jokic's subdued reaction to winning the championship

3. 03:12

   Lakers Comparison

   03:12

   Keyshawn compares the Nuggets' win to the Lakers' hypothetical success

   03:18

   Jay compares the Nuggets to Mike Tyson's dominance

4. 03:51

   End of Small Ball Era?

   03:51

   The Nuggets' size and style of play as a potential shift away from small ball

   04:02

   Comparison to Golden State Warriors' small ball era

5. 06:10

   Homegrown Talent

   06:10

   Jamal Murray and Michael Malone's commitment to Denver

   06:35

   Recent NBA champions built around homegrown talent

6. 07:43

   Jokic and Murray's Legacy

   07:43

   Jokic and Murray's impressive playoff performance

   09:00

   Discussion on whether Jokic and Murray are an all-time great duo

7. 10:21

   Michael Malone's Coaching

   10:21

   Is Michael Malone the best coach in the league?

   10:36

   Comparison to Steve Kerr and Erik Spoelstra

8. 13:30

   Erik Spoelstra's Success

   13:30

   Spoelstra's ability to coach both talented and less-talented teams

   13:41

   Spoelstra's consistency and ability to make adjustments

9. 14:44

   Pat Riley's Influence

   14:44

   Comparison of Pat Riley to Jerry West

   15:03

   Riley's success in building championship teams in New York and Miami

10. 16:49

    Miami's Defeat

    16:49

    Kyle Lowry's questionable three-point attempt with 11 seconds left

    17:30

    Miami players taking off their jerseys before the game ended

11. 18:06

    Jimmy Butler's Performance

    18:06

    Butler's lack of aggression in Game 5

    18:28

    Discussion about Butler's ankle injury and its impact on his play