Michael Malone calls out Nuggets' effort in Game 2 Finals loss - ESPN
DENVER — A disgusted Michael Malone called out the Denver Nuggets' effort following another fourth-quarter defensive no-show that allowed the Miami Heat to even the NBA Finals.
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DENVER — This felt a lot like a game from the Miami series against Boston.
Heat play their game — hit 3s, grind, own fourth — to even series with Nuggets
DENVER — It was a recipe familiar to Heat fans (and one that kept Bucks and Celtics fans up at night):
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As Jamal Murray crossed into the middle of the floor in transition early in the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets' Game 1 win over the Heat — during a rare fast-break opportunity against a Miami defense that makes you earn every basket — he spotted Michael Porter Jr. flaring open near the left corner.
Heat look for ways to make Nuggets uncomfortable in Game 2
DENVER — One thing was clear from Game 1 of the NBA Finals: The Nuggets are not going to assist in their own demise the way the Celtics and Bucks did against the Heat. When Miami made their fourth-quarter run Thursday, the Nuggets showed poise, got the ball to Nikola Jokić, and got the comfortable home win.
NBA Finals: Miami Heat ready for another shot at Denver Nuggets
DENVER: Miami are confident they can turn up the Heat against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Three things to watch, plus betting tips, as Heat try to drag Nuggets into mud
DENVER — Game 1 was what Denver fans wanted after waiting 47 years for the NBA Finals to come to town: Nikola Jokić was dominating with a triple-double, Jamal Murray was attacking downhill, Denver played to its size advantage and got out to a lead that was up to 24 at one point, then coasted in for a 104-93 win and series lead.
Heat ride 15-2 run in 4th quarter to draw even with Nuggets in NBA Finals
Gabe Vincent scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo each had 21 and the visiting Miami Heat evened up the NBA Finals by overcoming a monster effort from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 on Sunday night.