The Denver Nuggets are in position to win their first NBA title Monday night as they take a 3-1 NBA Finals lead over the Miami Heat with Game 5 at Ballpark in Denver (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).
The Nuggets proved to be more than just Nikola Jokić’s show, opening up the missing piece, Aaron Gordon, in a Game 4 win. Michael Malone mocked the Nuggets’ culture, but the environment he created in Denver led the Nuggets to the brink of a title.
Not only has the Nuggets been dominant offensively, but their defense may be the most overlooked part of this postseason run. And along the way, a host of veteran players have found a home for this team, including Reggie Jackson, who almost gave up basketball and retired and is now one victory away from the ring.
For the Heat, Tyler Herro is available to play in Game 5 after breaking his hand earlier this season and missing nearly all of the Heat’s run to the Finals. How effective it can be remains to be seen. The Heat are hoping to extend the series into Game 6 – especially since their mascot, Burnie, is expected to be available after his mishap with Conor McGregor during Game 4.
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What: NBA Finals, Game 5 (Nuggets advanced, 3-1)
from: Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets
when: 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday
where: Ball Arena, Denver
television: ABC
Schedule:
*Game 6: In Miami, 8:30 p.m. ET Thursday (ABC)
*Game 7: in Denver, 8 p.m. ET Sunday (ABC)
* – if necessary
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