Denver Nuggets

23 May

NBA Play-Offs: Nikola Jokic Leads Denver Nuggets To First Finals Appearance

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The Denver Nuggets reached the NBA finals for the first time in their history after Nikola Jokic led a second-half fightback to complete a 4-0 Western Conference championship sweep over the Los Angeles Lakers. The Nuggets overturned a 15-point half-time deficit to win 113-111. Jokic, the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, finished with 30 points. The Nuggets will face either the Miami Heat or Boston Celtics in the finals from 1-18 June. The Heat lead the Eastern Conference 3-0 and can secure the series with a win in game four on Tuesday (01:30 BST Wednesday). LeBron James had looked to…

26 Apr

NBA Play-Offs: Denver Nuggets And Phoenix Suns Progress, Atlanta Hawks Keep Series Alive

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The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns have sealed their spots in the Western Conference semi-finals. The Nuggets won 112-109 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 136-130 as both clinched 4-1 series wins. The Nuggets and Suns will now face each other for a conference final spot, with the first match in Denver on Saturday. In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Boston Celtics 119-117 to keep their series alive. Reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic was once again the inspiration for the Nuggets as he scored 28 points with 17…