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Nuggets win Game 1 of NBA Finals; Nikola Jokic DOMINATES with a triple-double
FromPickaxe and Roll
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jun 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Ryan Blackburn recaps the Denver Nuggets 104-93 win of Game 1 in the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat. The Nuggets take a 1-0 series lead as Nikola Jokić set an NBA Finals record for most assists by a center with 14. He also finished with 27 points and 10 rebounds to complete his ninth triple-double of the playoffs. Jamal Murray also had 26 points and 10 assists, rising to the occasion when called upon. Ryan discusses the starters, the bench, and what to make of Game 1 in this series.
Released:
Jun 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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