Nuggets face Heat in NBA Finals showdown

The Denver Nuggets,emphatically appearing in the NBA Finals for the first time in their history, face Miami Heat, who are aiming to win a fourth crown

Miami Heat
Play-in tournament winners – first 8th seed to reach Finals since  New York Knicks in 1999 

Secured first conference title in 29 play-off berths to end 47-year wait to make NBA Finals

JIMMY BUTTLER
Play-off averages
Points: 28.5
Assists: 5.7
Rebounds: 7.0
Field goal %: 48.3

NIKOLA JOKIC
Play-off averages
Points: 29.9
Assists: 10.3
Rebounds: 13.3
Field goal %: 53.8

Game Schedule
At Nuggets:
Jun 1, 4, 12*, 18*
At Heat:
Jun 7, 9, 15*

Miami Heat
Coach: Erik Spoelstra
2022-23 season
W44-L38 (7th)
Play-offs: First round
v Milwaukee 4-1
Conference semi-finals
v NY Knicks 4-2
Conference Finals
v Boston 4-3

Denver Nuggets
2022-23 season
Coach: Michae Malone
W53-L29 (1st)
Play-offs: First round
v Minnesota 4-1
Conference semi-finals
v Phoenix 4-2
Conference Finals
v LA Lakers 4-0

HEAD-TO-HEAD:
All-time wins
Nuggets 38
Heat 34
First play-off clash. Nuggets on streak of six successive wins in regular season

Source: NBA
Pictures: Getty Images
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