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Denver Nuggets defeat Miami Heat for franchise's first NBA title

Nikola Jokic (15) and Jeff Green (32) of the Denver Nuggets take a moment after a play in the first quarter during Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, June 12, 2023. / Credit: AAron Ontiveroz
Nikola Jokic (15) and Jeff Green (32) of the Denver Nuggets take a moment after a play in the first quarter during Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, June 12, 2023. / Credit: AAron Ontiveroz

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 94-89 to secure the first NBA title in the franchise's history.

The Nuggets wrapped up the best-of-seven series in five games on their home court in Denver on Monday night.

Denver's Nikola Jokic ended the night with 28 points and 16 rebounds and was named Finals MVP.

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