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

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 3 developments

MIAMI (AP) — The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions. It's officially there for the taking.

WTOP Washington DC's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Heat roar back in 4th quarter, beat Nuggets to even NBA Finals at 1-1

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  2. Jokic and Murray dominate as Nuggets take 2-1 lead over Miami

    Headline from France 24 ·

  3. Newest

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

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

Reports & sources

21 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Oregonian

    Heat roar back in 4th quarter, beat Nuggets to even NBA Finals at 1-1 (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Miami Heat overcome a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Nuggets 111-108.

  2. France 24

    Heat rally to beat Nuggets 111-108, level NBA Finals at 1-1 (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    The Miami Heat handed the Denver Nuggets their first home defeat of the playoffs Sunday, surging in the fourth quarter for a 111-108 victory that leveled the NBA Finals at one game apiece.

  3. Wilmington News Journal

    Heat dominates Nuggets in 4th quarter again, this time gets the win - Wilmington News Journal (opens Wilmington News Journal)

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    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    DENVER (AP) — It was a popular theme before the NBA Finals started — about how the Nuggets, an up-tempo team with fresh legs that could exploit the mile-high altitude in Denver, would have a good chance to wear down the Miami Heat.

  4. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Series tied: Heat roar back in the 4th quarter, beat Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of NBA Finals (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Staring down a 2-0 deficit in the NBA Finals, as the visitors in a hostile arena where no road team had prevailed in more than two months, the Miami Heat decided to do what they've done throughout the postseason.

  5. Colorado Public Radio

    Nuggets fall to Heat in second game of NBA Finals. Series moves to Miami (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    Nikola Jokic finished with a game-high 41 points and 11 rebounds, but afterward said the team was undisciplined during the game.

  6. New York Post

    Heat rally for Game 2 win over Nuggets to even series, spoil Nikola Jokic’s 41 points (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Miami outscored Denver 36-25 in the final period, erasing an eight-point deficit going into the final frame.

  7. France 24

    Jokic and Murray dominate as Nuggets take 2-1 lead over Miami (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray dominated the Miami Heat, both making triple doubles, as the Denver Nuggets took a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals and regained their home court advantage with a 109-94 win in…

  8. Colorado Public Radio

    NBA Finals: Nuggets win back home-court advantage and series lead in Game 3 (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    Jokic and Murray both have triple-doubles, Nuggets beat Heat 109-94 for 2-1 lead.

  9. Washington Times

    Heat still confident, Nuggets remain focused as NBA Finals reach Game 4 (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Jimmy Butler showed up in plush blue slippers for what was officially called practice. Kyle Lowry was trying to distract him during an interview session. Nikola Jokic continued to say how he doesn’t care about statistics. Jamal Murray talked about all the fun he’s having.

  10. KRDO

    Nuggets lead the Heat in the NBA Finals (opens KRDO)

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    KRDO's feed description

    MIAMI, Fla. (KRDO) - After Wednesday night's win, the Nuggets lead the Heat in the NBA Finals two games to one. KRDO's Sports Director Rob Namnoum recaps Game 3, looks ahead to Friday's Game 4, and shines a light on Nuggets Star Nikola Jokić.

  11. New York Post

    Heat vs. Nuggets Game 4 prediction: NBA Finals picks, odds, best bets (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Nuggets have re-established themselves as the heavy favorites to win the NBA Finals after a convincing Game 3 win.

  12. WTOP Washington DC

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

    Published

    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    MIAMI (AP) — The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions. It's officially there for the taking.

  13. Wilmington News Journal

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

    Published

    Wilmington News Journal's feed description

    MIAMI (AP) — The mission for the Denver Nuggets was clear: Come to Miami, get two wins and head back home with a chance to finally become NBA champions.

  14. The Oregonian

    Nuggets top Heat, take full command of NBA Finals with 3-1 lead (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Nikola Jokic and his Nuggets are now just one win away from winning the title.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    NBA Finals: Nuggets one win away from first title (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Aaron Gordon scores 27 points, Nikola Jokic adds 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Denver takes a 3-1 lead over Miami with a 108-95 win.

  16. KRDO

    Nuggets win Game 4, just one game away from winning the NBA Finals (opens KRDO)

    Published

    KRDO's feed description

    The Denver Nuggets managed to defeat the Miami Heat in a close Game 4 in Florida.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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