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The Heat Wouldn’t Have a Chance Without Caleb Martin

A year after sitting on the bench watching his team fall to the Celtics in Game 7, Martin will be essential to Miami’s hopes at advancing to the NBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2023

On this day: Fitch resigns; Lakers crushed in Game 1 of ’85 NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics saw head coach Bill Fitch resign on this day in 1983. Two years later, they trounced the Lakers in Game 1 of the 1985 NBA Finals.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 27, 2023

The NBA Finals will be epic no matter who wins between the Heat and Celtics

This NBA Finals is going to be one for the history books

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2023

Nikola Jokić quiets critics who questioned Joel Embiid’s MVP credentials: ‘He should have won it’

PHILADELPHIA — Nikola Jokić has amassed the most triple-doubles in a single postseason in league history while leading the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA Finals appearance. Meanwhile, Joel Embiid struggled when the 76ers needed him the most while suffering a third straight second-round playoff exit.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 24, 2023

Kenny Smith says his Rockets would have beaten Michael Jordan’s Bulls

Kenny "The Jet" Smith believes his Houston Rockets teams would have beaten the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls in the NBA Finals.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2023

Jokic leads Nuggets past LeBron's Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals

Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nuggets advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time in team history, sweeping the Western Conference finals with a 113-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Watch: Nuggets Locked Down LeBron on Lakers’ Final Lackluster Possession

With a chance to secure the sweep, Denver locked up King James to punch their ticket to the NBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 23, 2023

Denver Nuggets NBA Finals gear: Celebrate the Nuggets’ first NBA Finals appearance

Celebrate the Denver Nuggets' first trip to the NBA Finals with commemorative gear including jerseys, hats, t-shirts, hoodies and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 23, 2023

Nikola Jokic’s Game 4 triple-double punches Nuggets’ first trip to the NBA Finals

LOS ANGELES — Nikola Jokic stood near halfcourt and unleashed a roar that had been years in the making.

The Denver Post · May 23, 2023

Jokic leads Denver Nuggets past LeBron's Lakers 113-111, into their first NBA Finals

The Denver Nuggets are going to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023