Led by Nikola Jokic’s 27 points (8-12 FG), 10 rebounds, and 14 assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 104-93 in Game 1 of the #NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV. Jamal Murray added 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Nuggets in the victory, while Bam Adebayo tallied 26 points, 13 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Heat. The Nuggets lead this best-of-seven series, 1-0, with Game 2 taking place on Sunday, June 4 (8:00 p.m. ET, ABC).
Nikola Jokic’s 14 assists tonight are the most assists by a Center in a Finals game in NBA history, previously:
Bill Russell: 13 assists on 04/25/1969 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Nikola Jokic is the 1st player in NBA history to record a 25+ point triple-double in the Finals on 12 or fewer field goal attempts
Nikola Jokic’s 14 assists tonight are the most assists in a Finals debut in NBA history, previously:
Jayson Tatum: 13 assists on 06/02/2022 vs. Golden State Warriors
Nikola Jokic is the 2nd player in NBA history to record a triple-double in his Finals debut, joining:
Jason Kidd: 23 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists on 06/05/2002
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Reishakyu👨🎤
June 2, 2023 at 2:18 pm
jokic is insane
DrinkingArt
June 2, 2023 at 2:34 pm
His passes are so fast and well placed. Miami is sadly outmatched. Its crazy he was a 41st draft pick.
boki dimi
June 2, 2023 at 3:09 pm
perk and skip are the absolute idiots of the USA, not be even talking bout hoops. just trough and trough organic
fools, hear a sentence, and laugh…wow..who are these fools?
Lucas Doll
June 2, 2023 at 3:13 pm
If you want to stay ahead of the game in the world of sports outcomes, AwakenBeerus is your go-to !
Jedi BattleMaster Kos
June 2, 2023 at 3:14 pm
Good…
David P
June 2, 2023 at 3:18 pm
Jokic cold, imagine healthy kawi with jokic and this denver team, straight business.
Samuel Pinto
June 2, 2023 at 3:25 pm
Classic Jokic “stat padding” in the finals
Cisse M
June 2, 2023 at 3:52 pm
jokic created quick 9 points off assists before he even took one shot lmao dude is insane
Mesh Ben
June 2, 2023 at 4:04 pm
embiid would never
Fleece Johnson
June 2, 2023 at 4:52 pm
Greatest center of this generation.
Steve
June 2, 2023 at 5:20 pm
Basketball IQ just to high. Lary bird like.
ricardosantana1977
June 2, 2023 at 5:47 pm
Jokic is the most intelligent athlete in NBA history.
PMC
June 2, 2023 at 6:04 pm
Plays like larry bird 😀
The living experience
June 2, 2023 at 6:14 pm
Jokic point center
Sergiy Angel
June 2, 2023 at 6:16 pm
God showed mercy by not giving this guy above average athleticism cuz he mastered everything else.
jh
June 2, 2023 at 7:57 pm
ㄷ ㄷ ㄷ
Brett
June 2, 2023 at 8:35 pm
Denver is playing Kuroko’s style of basketball. Jokic’s special ability is the monster Triple Double.
Sir SooS
June 2, 2023 at 9:17 pm
He gave Porter an assist, wow.
Guitar & Music Channel - Rick Danner guitarist
June 2, 2023 at 9:33 pm
no one or team more deserving of a title then the Nuggets, they play the game right , they dont just come down the court and fire up 3s like my celtics , I cant even watch the celtics 45-50 3s a game and no other offensive set ? Oh yeah except their “turnover plays” . It si the worst brand of basketball i have ever seen ! And what do the celtics do bring it all back for like the 6th time . I do feel Jayson tatum is a major talent and with the right coach and maybe develop a mid range game like Murry he would be unstoppable . All the Cs do is drive miss and cry for a foul its was painful to watch . I think Celtics ownership is building a safe room where they can go hug stuffed animals if their feelings get hurt . It is a true pleasure to watch the Nuggets and the midrange game , passing cutting not just standing on the 3 point line or coming down the court and launching an impossible 3 with only 4 secs taken off the 24 sec clock , Celtics are painful to watch and I think Charles Barkley nailed it in his analysis of the Cs .
Andrew Simmons
June 2, 2023 at 10:12 pm
Jordan was 28 when he won his first championship jus’ sayyyyin’
Todd Smith
June 2, 2023 at 10:25 pm
I love it. Started so patient. Waiting for his dudes to eat before he fixed a plate.
G. Fazo2x
June 2, 2023 at 10:30 pm
To think he was chosen last ina he all star game