Denver Nuggets Win First NBA Championship

Franchise Clinches Title in Game 5

June 13, 2023 at 9:51 AM ET

The Denver Nuggets are NBA Champions for the first time in franchise history, defeating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.

Powered by a dominant performance from Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets soared to a 94-89 victory on their home court, capping off a remarkable journey to the championship. With the victory, Denver breaks a 47-year title drought.

The series was a hard-fought battle between two evenly matched teams, but the Nuggets ultimately emerged victorious thanks to their exceptional playmaking, relentless defense, and unwavering determination.