The Denver Nuggets won their first championship in franchise history by defeating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals, The Nuggets were led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic who was named the Finals MVP, Jokic averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists for the series, The Nuggets also had Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon, The win for the Nuggets was a major upset as they were the seventh seed in the Western Conference. However thanks to a strong defense and Jokic’s offensive advantage they were able to overcome a weak stage and win the championship, The Nuggets’ win is a huge achievement for the franchise and the city of Denver, This is their first NBA championship since 1954 when the Nuggets were known as the Denver Larks, The Nuggets’ win is also a boost for the NBA because it shows that any team can win a championship regardless of seed.
Denver Nuggets End 50-Year Title Drought
