Coverage dated June 9, 2023 to June 12, 2023

Nuggets capture first NBA championship in franchise history

Headline from KING 5 Seattle, on the newest of 2 developments

Denver has its first title since joining the league 47 years ago after beating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the Finals on Monday night.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead

    Headline from CBS News ·

  2. Newest

    Nuggets capture first NBA championship in franchise history

    Headline from KING 5 Seattle ·

Reports & sources

52 articles, oldest first.

  1. CBS News

    Nuggets now in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the title series.

  2. France 24

    Nuggets move within one win of first NBA title (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets moved within one win of their first NBA title on Friday, beating Miami 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.

  3. The Columbian

    Nuggets in full command of NBA Finals, top Heat 108-95 for 3-1 lead (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship by beating the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in

  4. New York Post

    Nuggets take commanding 3-1 lead over Heat in NBA Finals (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Nikola Jokic added 23 and the Denver Nuggets moved one win away from their first NBA championship

  5. France 24

    Nuggets move within a win of first NBA title (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets moved within one win of their first NBA title on Thursday, beating Miami 108-95 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven championship series.

  6. Wyoming Public Media

    The Denver Nuggets have won the NBA Finals for the first time in the team's history (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 94-89 — winning four out of the series' five games. Center Nikola Jokić was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

  7. KING 5 Seattle

    Nuggets capture first NBA championship in franchise history (opens KING 5 Seattle)

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    KING 5 Seattle's feed description

    Denver has its first title since joining the league 47 years ago after beating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the Finals on Monday night.

  8. WTOP Washington DC

    Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy. Those scenes that, for almost a half-century, seemed impossible…

  9. ABC 7 New York

    NBA Finals: Nuggets take home 1st title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets have won their first NBA title by beating the Miami Heat in five games in the Finals.

  10. Delaware Public Media

    Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets end 47-year championship drought (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    In front of a home crowd, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat four-games-to-one to be crowned NBA champs. The 6'11'' center was also named NBA Finals MVP.

  11. Deadline

    Denver Nuggets Score First NBA Title In Win Over Miami Heat; Nikola Jokić Named Finals MVP (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets won the first NBA title in franchise history tonight, besting the Miami Heat in Game 5 and taking the best of seven series 4-1. The new champions won 94-89. Nikola Jokić was name…

  12. Washington Times

    Denver Nuggets win first NBA title (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history Monday night, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94-89 victory in Game 5.

  13. KOB 4

    Nuggets win first Championship in franchise history (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Denver Nuggets pulled off history Monday night in the Mile High City. They won a 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat. Lauren Green takes a closer look at how. Watch the video above for more.

  14. The Daily Caller

    Denver Nuggets Win First NBA Championship In Franchise History After Defeating Miami Heat In 5 Games (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Only allowing the Miami Heat to get one win in the 2023 NBA Finals, the Denver Nuggets absolutely rolled over the Miami Heat to land the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    NBA Finals: Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Denver misses 20 of its first 22 3-point attempts and seven of its first 13 free throws but figured out how to close out the series on its home floor.

  16. Wilmington News Journal

    Nuggets take home 1st NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat - Wilmington News Journal (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets sharing hugs while passing around the NBA championship trophy.

  17. My9nj

    Police: Drug deal likely fueled Denver shooting near Nuggets' NBA Finals celebrations (opens My9nj)

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    My9nj's feed description

    The shooting happened about a mile from Ball Arena, where the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat on Monday night to win their first NBA championship.

  18. New York Post

    Nuggets hold off Heat in Game 5 to win first NBA championship (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets can finally call themselves NBA champions.

  19. Forbes

    Denver Nuggets Capture Their First NBA Championship Behind Unbreakable Chemistry (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    After 47 years of waiting, the Denver Nuggets are NBA champions. Led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, they reached the mountain top by staying true to themselves.

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Nuggets take home first NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Heat (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami’s Jimmy Butler to for a 94-89 victory over the Heat.

  21. CBS News

    Denver Nuggets take home first NBA title in rugged 94-89 win over Miami Heat (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Nikola Jokic guided Denver to its first NBA title in team history, as the Nuggets overcame dreadful shooting and a late flurry from Miami's Jimmy Butler to squeeze past the Heat for a frantic 94-89 victory.

  22. CBS News

    Denver Nuggets defeat Miami Heat for franchise's first NBA title (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Denver beat Miami 94-89 to wrap up the best-of-seven series in five games.

  23. Kokomo Tribune

    The Denver Nuggets have won their first NBA title by beating the Miami Heat in five games in the Finals (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets have won their first NBA title by beating the Miami Heat in five games in the Finals.

  24. NewsBusters

    Denver Nuggets Win NBA Title, But Superstar Jokic Wants to Get Home ASAP (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets won their first title in franchise history Monday evening by defeating the Miami Heat in

  25. Bloomberg

    Denver Nuggets Snag First NBA Championship in 94-89 Win Over Miami Heat (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    DENVER (AP) — Confetti flying in Denver. The Nuggets passing around the NBA championship trophy.

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