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.

Nikola Jokic (30.2 PPG, 14.0 RPG, 7.2 APG) has been named the 2023 Bill Russell Finals MVP

Nikola Jokic is the 1st Center to win a Finals MVP award since Shaquille O’Neal (2002)

Nikola Jokic is the 1st second round draft pick to win a Finals MVP award since Dennis Johnson (1979)