Karpuc: Why The Nuggets Are Going To Sweep The Heat

Nikola Jokic and Denver have excelled on both ends of the floor in these Playoffs and that will continue against the Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals

By Dan Karpuc – May 30, 2023, 2:54am

Despite the fact that they secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference after going 53-29 in the regular season, the Denver Nuggets were overlooked by many as legitimate title contenders, including myself. Even though Nikola Jokic is arguably the most dominant player in the NBA. Even though Jamal Murray has stepped up historically in the playoffs. Even though this team has gelled all season long. There were just too many other sexy options.

They responded by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, the Phoenix Suns in six games and then the Los Angeles Lakers in a sweep to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals. And they've done so by staying true to themselves, adhering to their offensive principles and clamping down defensively. In the upcoming Finals, we should see more of the same. Keep reading for some i mportant insight before you bet this NBA Finals matchup against the Miami Heat.
  
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