Denver Nuggets Defeat Miami Heat to Claim First NBA Title Behind Nikola Jokic's MVP Performance
- Denver Nuggets won their first NBA championship in franchise history by defeating Miami Heat 4-1.
- Nikola Jokic was named NBA Finals MVP after leading the league in points, rebounds, and assists.
- Jokic and Jamal Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to average 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in the playoffs.
- The Nuggets won 10 of their last 11 playoff games and finished the postseason with a 16-4 record.
- Miami Heat became only the second No.8 seed to reach the NBA Finals but struggled against Denver's size and efficient offense.
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