The New York Times – Sports:
The Nuggets had never been to the N.B.A. finals, but they showed they belonged with a comeback win in Game 5.
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Jamal Murray’s Triple-Double Helps Nuggets Beat Miami Heat in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots
The New York Times – Sports:
Miami, usually outgunned by the Denver offense, made 17 3-pointers to even the N.B.A. Finals series at one game apiece.
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The Nuggets or Heat Will Get a Trophy. But Will Either Get Respect?
The New York Times – Sports:
Both the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat believe they have been disrespected and are using that as motivation as they compete for a championship.
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Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals
The New York Times – Sports:
Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.
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Denver Nuggets Role Players Get to Be Stars, Too
The New York Times – Sports:
The Nuggets are on the verge of sweeping the Lakers in the Western Conference finals, and it’s not just because of Nikola Jokic. The role players’ big performances have been just as important.