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Nikola Jokic - Dominates once again Jokic recorded 28 points (12-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists and one block over 42 minutes during Monday's 94-89 win over Miami in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact As expected, Jokic dominated once again as the Nuggets secured a series-clinching Game 5 win. Across 20 postseason games, the two-time MVP averaged 30.0 points, 13.4 rebounds, 9.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks with 54/46/80 shooting splits across 39.4 minutes per contest. Jokic and Jamal Murray are under contract for the next few years, so Denver should remain in championship contention during the 2023-24 campaign.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nuggets' Nikola Jokic throws Jamal Murray into pool after winning NBA title The Nuggets won their first-ever NBA championship with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way.

JUNE 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Jeff Green - Plays five minutes in Game 5 win Green closed Monday's 94-89 victory over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with four points (2-2 FG) and one assist across five minutes.

Impact Green appeared in all 20 of Denver's postseason games, but Monday was the first time he failed to see double-digit minutes. The veteran averaged 4.1 points and 1.6 rebounds in 17.3 minutes during the playoffs and is set for free agency this summer.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Braun - Another impactful performance Braun provided seven points (2-4 FG, 3-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 94-89 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Braun provided timely, impactful performances on a few occasions during Denver's postseason run, but he was never overly prolific as a reserve. Across 19 playoff appearances, he averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds in 12.9 minutes per game. Despite the lack of production, the rookie is certainly coveted by Denver and figures to see an expanded role in Year 2 and beyond.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Brown - Struggles from deep in Game 5 Brown provided 10 points (4-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 94-89 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Brown couldn't buy a bucket from deep, but that didn't deter him from making an impact. The versatile forward had a clutch offensive rebound and putback late in the fourth quarter that extended Denver's lead, and it felt like Brown consistently made those types of plays all postseason. Across 20 playoff appearances, Brown averaged 12.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals in 26.6 minutes. His current deal includes a $6.8 million team option for 2023-24, but it wouldn't be surprising if the two sides engaged in extension talks this summer.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Gordon - Modest production in win Gordon chipped in four points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 94-89 win over Miami in Game 5 of the...

Impact Gordon wasn't overly productive in the series-clinching win, but he was a key contributor all postseason long. Across 20 playoff appearances, the veteran forward averaged 13.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals-plus-blocks in 35.8 minutes per game. Gordon signed a three-year extension in September of 2021 that includes a player option for 2025-26, so he figures to be a core piece of Denver's rotation for the foreseeable future.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Double-doubles in Game 5 win Porter posted 16 points (7-17 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds and three assists across 34 minutes during Monday's 94-89 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact Porter struggled with his three-point shot but showcased his versatility and still delivered solid production during the series-clinching win. Across 20 postseason appearances, the sharpshooter averaged 13.3 points and 8.1 rebounds on 42/35/79 shooting splits. The 2018 first-round pick signed a lucrative five-year deal in September of 2021, so he's locked in as a key piece of Denver's rotation for years to come.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope - Shines defensively Caldwell-Pope ended Monday's 94-89 win over the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals with 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals...

Impact Caldwell-Pope was a menace on defense during the Game 5 win and came up with the game-clinching steal in the final minutes. The veteran was a consistent producer on both ends of the court during Denver's postseason run, posting 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks in 33.5 minutes. Caldwell-Pope is under contract for at least one more year and has a player option for 2024-25.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jamal Murray - Flirts with triple-double in win Murray notched 14 points (6-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt), eight rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 41 minutes during Monday's 94-89 victory over Miami in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Impact It certainly wasn't Murray's best performance, but he did just enough to help Denver win the series-clinching Game 5. The star point guard averaged 26.1 points, 7.1 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals with 47/39/92 shooting splits across 20 postseason appearances. It was quiet the bounce-back campaign for Murray, who missed the entire 2021-22 season after tearing his ACL late in the 2020-21 campaign. Murray's still under contract for two more years, so the Nuggets should be in good position to contend again next season.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Denver PD: 10 shot during celebration of Nuggets' title The celebration following the Nuggets’ first-ever NBA championship turned violent overnight, with at least 10 people injured in a shooting i...

JUNE 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shooting Following Nuggets' NBA Finals Win Leaves Several People Injured The Denver Nuggets celebrated their first NBA championship inside Ball Arena, and according to reports, there was a shooting that happened o...

JUNE 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Victory parade? No, Nikola Jokic ready to go home Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets finished the job, and his preference would be to return to Serbia and celebrate in his hometo...

JUNE 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mile High Morning: Broncos players celebrate Denver Nuggets' NBA Finals championship Several Broncos players sent congratulatory messages to the new NBA championships after the Nuggets closed out the series in Game 5 on Tuesd...

JUNE 13, 2023 • DENVERBRONCOS.COM

Welcome to the Nikola Jokić era and the new evolution of the NBA DENVER — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope soared in to grab the rebound from Kyle Lowry’s last gasp 3-point attempt Monday night and immediately dri...

JUNE 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nikola Jokic has hilarious reaction to Nuggets championship parade date Nikola Jokic, fresh off winning NBA Finals MVP, wasn't kidding about wanting to go home.

JUNE 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Nuggets guard wants to bring Larry O'Brien Trophy to Boston after beating Heat in NBA Finals Bruce Brown and the Nuggets won the NBA championship with a Game 5 win over the Heat on Monday night, and the Denver guard wants to bring th...

JUNE 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Nikola Jokić made a mockery of Heat culture Decades of stingy optimization, destroyed in a flash by Nuggets star

JUNE 13, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

NBA Finals: Aaron Gordon's high school coach reacts to championship victory NBA finals: Archbishop Mitty boys basketball coach Tim Kennedy: “Seeing Aaron win it was a dream come true.”

JUNE 13, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Fans roasted Mizzou for tweet congratulating Josh Kroenke after Nuggets won NBA title Mizzou fans and others weren’t too happy with this congratulatory message after the Nuggets won the NBA championship.

JUNE 13, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

The Nuggets' NBA Title Victory Was All a Part of the Journey From ownership’s faith in the front office to Nikola Jokić’s rise to league dominance, the Nuggets have been built to win and keep winning.

JUNE 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Danielle Hunter impasse, Twins bullpen out of gas, Gophers football recruiting class After making a comparison between the NBA champ Nuggets and the foundering Timberwolves, host Michael Rand and columnist Chip Scoggins weigh...

JUNE 13, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM