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[@gaborbudinszki5122]

I love how Jokic never seeks to be the hero guy but being a constant added value to the team. Even if it means he has 0 points in 10 mins. This guy is something else.

[@Lemonickous]

But even tho he doesn't seek it he's proved many times that he can BE that guy as well.

[@beyondthehoop]

He's a basketball player, that's why he's different

[@shin29534]

He literally still ends up with most points and didn't miss a basket in 4th i think

[@samitpaudel7886]

Americans generally have the concept for purpose every second they exist. Meanwhile most others exist and see what happens trying to do the best for the situation they are in. Hence they find Jokic amusing whereas most other just appreciate his Zen.

[@vulpes3018]

European mentality

[@Nightly97]

Heat obv tried to shut down Jokic and yet he still finishes with a casual triple double. What an absolute BEAST

[@mjkittredge]

too tall, too skillful, too smart. 200 basketball IQ

[@ljutko7]

🤷😁🔜🏆

[@oxygencat6383]

and for Jokic, you could even consider this as a kinda mid game from him 😭 beast

[@lukecalumlyonwrath7723]

"You can't stop him! You can only hope to contain him!"

[@ClipForiaTV]

Denver rest 1 week

[@ixyxi]

He can play without shooting when he knows his team is shooting well. Its always about the team and never about himself 🔥🔥🔥

[@archaea18-naufal67]

if the best player had that kind of mentality this team will be going places. too bad we didnt see this kind of mentality very often, too many divas in the NBA

[@orbarak123]

yup and he still finished the game with a triple double, crazy !

[@savedragoon3326]

he should be 3x mvp but not the soft embiid

[@pharkasj]

MPJ , 2-11 3PT :D

[@artuurs1]

thats how we play basketball in europe. team ball not hero ball

[@thlee3]

jokic has that tim duncan vibe in that he is endlessly infuriating to watch as an opponent … so fundamental, no flashy. insanely efficient

[@CC-xu2yz]

As a Tim Duncan fan I can only comment that Jokic is better.

[@catedoge3206]

so odd that my dad also pointed out Tim to me. just incredibly solid player. reliable. great passer. can defend. can score.

[@kasperrieberg3495]

@@CC-xu2yz I hear you, but Timmy had the clear edge on D though

[@robesch88]

I don't agree. He's way more spectacular than Duncan, some of these passes are flashy as fuck. Offensively Jokic is probably better, Duncan was one of the best defenders ever. And even their personality is different, Duncan was less emotional than Jokic. We saw an emotional Jokic a lot of times (breaking Markieff Morris' neck, being ejected against Phoenix...), Duncan basically never. They are very different players and different characters.

[@Nyxzonify]

​@@kasperrieberg3495timmy on D, jokic on offensive end because he's dirk with better post moves and passing

[@mighty_pirate]

Jokic controls the game. Even without the ball, Miami has to watch out for him at all times. That opens up spaces for everyone else. If Miami can't get Jokic under control with one defender while still denying his passes, a sweep is likely. There is no center in NBA history who has shown even a remotely comparable performance as a playmaker. Jokic makes passes in every game that would be career highs for other centers.

[@Nyxzonify]

The closest one to compare would be the Gasol brothers

[@velipulla3936]

You acting an nba coach now?

[@daddywolves]

Sabonis maybe?

[@FRS2011]

​@@lucky889s9 😂 only your imagination, how you clamp Denver they have a height advance to their opponent

[@FRS2011]

@@lucky889s9 will Boston have an advance but they lose because of their style of player isoball and heroball, denver played as a team, pass the ball and make cuts.. Please review Boston game in 456 why they win against miami heat.

[@limka9306]

The greatest skills of jokic are his fundamentals + vision on court, SUPERB player.

[@DTransportation]

S(up)erb player! :D

[@sleepyheadz]

That's how big players ought to be developed. But in the US, they won't allow you to even dribble the ball if you're a big, much less shoot or pass. You either dunk the ball or you block it. If you try anything else, they'll Javelle Mcgee you.

[@vince5127]

@@sleepyheadz oh trust me in Europe we play a very very fundamental basketball. If you watch the Euroleague, exactly that happens what you described. Occasionally these “out of the box thinking” players make the league. This is why Doncic and Jokic are so insane. Have the great fundamentals and also the great extras so to say. But if you look at other Europeans, especially big men, they tend to be very basic. There is a reason so little Europeans used to make it to the Nba (obviously you had some here and there), but overall European and American basketball is very different

[@miguelalexandresimoesneves8660]

Man, it's not even just Jokic, EVERYONE is play crazy, the amount of blocks and steals is insane, they play so simple and make it look easy but they are so consistent

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

You know a 🧹🧹🧹 is coming when 3pt attempts are getting blocked😄

[@MalachiSpencer-px6sy]

You sound mad

[@miguelalexandresimoesneves8660]

@@MalachiSpencer-px6sy how? xD I'm amazed

[@user-nu7on8ob4m]

The two "lost" seasons the Nuggets had with Porter and Murray out were a blessing in disguise. Jokic and Gordon had no choice but to develop their games on both ends. Once, Jokic was too deferential; now he's got the tools and aggression to maul opponents in single coverage. The Gordon who first arrived in Denver couldn't navigate screens cleanly, often missed rotations, and wasn't much of a rim protector. He's excellent at all those things now, and he has consistently punished teams that have tried to play off him throughout the playoffs. And kudos to MPJ for swallowing his ego and dedicating himself to defense and team ball. It's not the role he envisioned for himself coming into the league, but it looks like it might win him a ring.

[@angahbg9089]

if MPJ is wise. hes gotta realised he just 25 years old. He have Murray and Jokic. Thats a championship calibre duo... Get a couple of rings first. Then go out for the individual accomplishments.. Its not everyday you got a chance to play with one of the best offensive duo in NBA history... make use of it

[@nicolas_sch]

Always try to see the bigger picture! 👏🏼

[@sandansaiyan5675]

If only MPJ stopped shooting bricks from 3s😅

[@emirkalyoncu6070]

Omer Faruk Yurtseven,...! If he will play against Jokic, believe me! He can stop him. !

[@anon8159]

@@sandansaiyan5675 he’s 6’10 what do u expect. It’s basically an open shot for him. Let’s not act like he brother can’t shoot cuz he can. Watch JJ podcast with MPJ

[@animeshaggy4333]

The coolest part about the Jokers game is that you can stop him from scoring but he'll destroy you by finding open teammates with his excellent passing. Can't stop him.

[@davidf2244]

Nothing is certain or inevitable except fof death, taxes, and Jokic.

[@-Plot-]

Jokic has like 100 pounds on everyone on the heat what are the heat going to do?

[@rpvofficiel2184]

meatriding crazy . basketball is a team game jokic struggled to score today if not for FT he can find open teammate because they know how to be open murray has 10 assist also . y'all need to give credit to this team also , last year they were first round exit with jokic playing at hight level bc murray was injuried it says a lot have a nice day

[@erriksetiawan9076]

​@@rpvofficiel2184 dude was goin 8-12 and still considered struggling. GG

[@chrisoliver4663]

@@rpvofficiel2184 27 points, 10 rebounds, 14 assists, yeah Jokic really struggled tonight...

[@rivalx288]

Looks like the nuggets didn't even put much effort this game. They stayed cool and under control. Tactical. I dont see how heat can break them.

[@MANFK-xo8be]

Agreed

[@angryanakin]

Co-signed

[@FRS2011]

now its clear sweep

[@gokhanozgumus9203]

Nuggets are much better, thats for sure but never underestimate erick spoelstra. He is the greatest coach ever.

[@chestisovestmira]

@@gokhanozgumus9203 Greatest ever Red Auerbah from Celtics. Spoelstra not even half of Phil Jackson or Greg Ppovich.

[@jeffwheeler1893]

As a Celtics fan, It's refreshing watching a team actually move the ball around and get good looks. Denver is a fun team to watch

[@Elgallo1107]

🧂

[@rq5304]

😂😂😂 you still mad

[@jeffwheeler1893]

@@rq5304 You have a room temp IQ? I am giving props to a team that actually plays like a team.

[@jeffwheeler1893]

@@Elgallo1107 room temp IQ

[@rq5304]

@@jeffwheeler1893 he who starts a comment with an insult is in his feelings and immature , and you want to talk about Ig Lol

[@ren2871]

Crazy to think that the Nuggets are still such a young team. All their key guys are under 30. Murray, MPJ and Gordon still have room to grow as players. They're playing wise beyond their years right now and still can be even better.

[@veneraldpureza5590]

We gon remember what you’ve said and I will screen shot at it if Heat beat the nuggets 4-1 … Finals ain’t over yet.

[@ren2871]

@@veneraldpureza5590 heat might beat the Nuggets (although objectively the Nuggets are simply better and match up better against the Heat) but 4-1? Looool

[@jonathanbolger6173]

Unfortunate thing is, it looks like with the new cap rules they won't be able to afford to keep all of them together for much longer. It's crap because Denver have grown this roster and the basketball they play is beautiful.

[@veneraldpureza5590]

@@ren2871 we can’t say Nuggets are going to win nobody knows yet it’s only G1… heat can defeat Nuggets all the way to 4. Unless it’s 0-3 then it’s gonna be hard for Heat to comeback

[@Nyxzonify]

This will be their era after the Splash bros.

[@grandehowe]

Nuggets too BIG, too fast , too Good

[@sacrifyse]

Too smart

[@shembalsomo5357]

Too early to be cocky

[@ericdiaz6568]

@@shembalsomo5357 Correct! what I said the first 2 games will determine everything. Nuggets will play probably 100% in the 2nd game and base on the result we will know for sure who will win the series.

[@mick7922]

​@@ericdiaz6568lol its not even close even if Miami wins 2nd game which wont happen... Denver better in everything

[@abdizamedsaid4038]

In every position they are tooo big

[@hmrhuang]

great game for the Nuggets. Such a smart, versatile, and unselfish team -- reflects their MVP and coaching!

[@kenawakbayisa9502]

Casually Triple Doubling every game without being flamboyant. What a player Jokic is.

[@pahvalrehljkov]

its not only jokic, whole nuggets team played great

[@schwarzmann1]

Ikr it's like fans only notice Jokic and no other players

[@vm6756]

Jokic would say the same thing 😊

[@biluzigangwu]

ti mu

[@togfanatic3781]

yea jokic said that in the interview

[@emirkalyoncu6070]

Omer Faruk Yurtseven,...! If he will play against Jokic, believe me! He can stop him. !

[@sakshambishalgurung8350]

man idk whom to support . also cant believe it might be Aron Gordons first ring hella happy for the guy

[@CrimsonHeart3]

personally you can't deny that this chip would mean A LOTTT more for denver, they have never won one - they deserve it

[@sakshambishalgurung8350]

@@CrimsonHeart3 yeah denver winning chip is also exciting . They def deserve it. 5 To 4 years back i was wondering if AG WOULD EVER WIN A CHIP since his prime was being wasted by teams and nonne thought he was gonna ever be in finals and now here we are AG proving them wrong

[@RbjTravelTours]

The real slumdunk champ.

[@Brothabrooks27]

@@RbjTravelTours FACTSS😤😤that dunk he did with the mascot spinning was wild he def shoulda won !

[@uncledrew6173]

@@Brothabrooks27 no lol Zach LaVine is à better dunker than him.

[@kingkane6394]

When I saw Denver vs a very motivated lakers team I knew they will make it. They are too strong this season.

[@ljutko7]

And if it is all ok next couple of years 😜

[@z.nastoski7055]

They just look like nobody can beat them right now.

[@TheAustrianPainter87]

🧹🧹🧹

[@emirkalyoncu6070]

Omer Faruk Yurtseven,...! If he will play against Jokic, believe me! He can stop him. !

[@ljutko7]

@@emirkalyoncu6070 👏

[@puppethound]

I feel your pain Heat fans, because as a life long Knicks fans since the 80s, I remember the 99 series where the Knicks, who were also an 8th seed, played the Spurs and were clearly outmatched. It was such a thrilling ride through the Eastern conference that I figured they would be able to play with the giant from the West. But no matter how hard they tried and how many runs they went on during each game, they always seemed to be down by double digits. The Spurs, like Denver, made it look effortless. That's when reality hit me, that the Spurs were just the better team. I think it was the first championship of Duncan's young career. It sucks, but you can't be mad, you know not many people picked the Heat to run the tables before the playoffs started. So just enjoy the moment.

[@jefrey488]

😂

[@josephdelaney8169]

Finally some teams in the finals worth watching. Love how both these teams play.

[@timm.7988]

This is only the beginning of a dynasty 🤞

[@cristhianberroa3064]

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

[@hacimdoowlla2730]

tbh it started in 2018/19

[@14howZz]

Don't jinx it. You don't want to pull a Dillon Brooks on the Nuggets.

[@rpvofficiel2184]

not if philla can make the final nba next year embiid is jokic krypto

[@DYDanceCut]

@@14howZz its ok, its not the players saying it

[@dukaivan]

Jokic is unstoppable. Go Nuggets!

[@UnderGroundSkoopTV]

Jokic is rested

[@rpvofficiel2184]

murray the best player out there

[@andyboerger]

@@rpvofficiel2184 oh, stop

[@CC-xu2yz]

@@rpvofficiel2184 🤣🤣

[@kasperrieberg3495]

@@rpvofficiel2184 Say no to drugs

[@netflixkill]

As a casual viewer from uk i have never seen a team like Denver. The game always appears competitive and even but somehow they are 10 points up.

[@schraderclemens6122]

Idk, I felt like the nuggets were always in control and didn’t even have to put in 100%.

[@rikkidgermano9640]

Never?! When did you start to watch basketball?! 🤔

[@Nerviniex]

@@rikkidgermano9640 So? Where are ur examples then?

[@netflixkill]

I've been a casual viewer for a few years. I've enjoyed catching up on the history of basketball since the 80s though. So mainly I'd watch the teams that were dominating so my viewpoint may very well be skewed. I do stand by my earlier comment though.

[@Nerviniex]

@@netflixkill You are obviously correct in saying that there hasn't been a team like the Nuggets. Cuz there simply hasn't. They have a good team with a unique superstar in Nikola Jokic. Seems like a real team. Unlike many other teams driven by their so called main men who try take all the glory, Jokic doesn't do any of that crap.

[@kj8491]

I don’t know why , but i felt happy for Gordon . He had carrier game 🎉

[@ColdHoops]

He had that 2K13 Microwave signature skill in the 1Qtr 😭😭

[@Crookymonsta1]

Gordon is a bad bad man love too watch him

[@SD-000]

Jokic and Murray is the duo of the year.

[@LPS6188]

Batman and Joker

[@HiSpeedOxygen]

what about AG?

[@owenwilliams8849]

@@DontCheckMyChannel_ porters 3s were off 2 for 11

[@RD-sp5us]

Yeah kinda hard to single out Jokic and Jamal. This whole team is awesome. Bruce Brown coming off the bench must avg at least 14-16 ppg

[@vedantgupta2145]

@@owenwilliams8849 he was great in defense tho

[@MarsorryIckuatuna]

Masterclass in Team Basketball! They come at you from everywhere! Nicely done Nuggets! 👏

[@TheMojoMotivation]

Wow, what an incredible display of resilience and teamwork by the Denver Nuggets! They came out swinging and showed the Miami Heat who's boss in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Nuggets' relentless energy and never-give-up attitude were simply unmatched. Jamal Murray's clutch shots, Nikola Jokić's dominant presence in the paint, and Michael Porter Jr.'s explosive scoring were a sight to behold. This win is a testament to the Nuggets' determination and grit. Get ready, NBA fans, because Denver is here to make history!

[@LucidLuka]

Eh I don’t think Michael porter did much lmao 2-11 from 3…

[@Pontreo]

ChatGPT is that you?

[@ericdiaz6568]

.. and probably the Nuggets were a bit rusty. Can you imagine game 2, most probably a blow out!!

[@darkclouds7556]

@@ericdiaz6568 nah it’ll be closer. The heat will make adjustments.

[@miloscekic543]

They played team backetball, result must show up.

[@chriscoccagna5917]

Can we stop and give some respect to Haywood Highsmith. This guy played D2 hoops at Wheeling Jesuit University. Stayed the course, kept grinding and had a bunch of 2 way and 10 day contracts and the dude is gettin minutes in the NBA Finals. He is the poster child of grit, hardwork and determination.

[@FuSiMentor]

every player have a story

[@emirkalyoncu6070]

Omer Faruk Yurtseven,...! If he will play against Jokic, believe me! He can stop him. !

[@FuSiMentor]

@@emirkalyoncu6070 nah he cant

[@emirkalyoncu6070]

@@FuSiMentor you will see!!!! Miami coach is sleeping.

[@FuSiMentor]

@@emirkalyoncu6070 he sleep on Jovic but i think no one has to play,maybe only garbage time

[@Wolffski]

Jokic is just a treat to watch, what a player. The real MVP

[@user-tj2vs4tf6r]

За Йокича, за Серьбию! Напред, Србия!

[@igormiladinovic2352]

Bice ceo svet nas jednog dana!

[@igormiladinovic2352]

Imamo buduceg najboljeg igraca svih vremena,imamo najboljeg tenisera svih vremena,imamo coveka koji je izmislio struju za ceo svet, igramo najbolji vaterpolo,a nemamo more(samo 4 bazena) ima jos dosta stvari da nabrojim,ali dosta je i ovo. Sve u 5 miliona ljudi i preko 30 ratova iza sebe!

[@73dines]

@@igormiladinovic2352 Sve je tacno samo prava je steta da imate toliko mentola u svojim redovima koji hoce da sjebu region do kraja.

[@kentkent2108]

@@73dines A jbg.-a, niko nije savršen, mentola ima u svakoj zemlji, ne može jedan mentol da sjebe sve, mora da mu se pridruže bar još dvojica, pa da zajedno razjebu region!!!

[@fekalistagrzybowory7619]

Поздравляю вас из Польши. Николая самый лучший спортсмен в баскетбол сейчас. I love to watch him play. Hoping he will be the champion and MVP Finals. Pozdrawiam serdecznie

[@NazgulC]

Joker is like… he can control everything on the floor. So calm, looks like he didn’t even sweat🥶

[@brianlev-ari1222]

The Nuggets are very impressive, and plays like a team should, I believe there are good chances we will see a sweep

[@hervedavidh4117]

I bet on the sweep too; But the refs probably won't allow It; It would be bad for the NBA. They tried It in the conference finals with those consecutive tech on Jokic. It did not work!

[@bamf6603]

@@hervedavidh4117 Well nuggets are so good that they can even sweep the refs together.

[@joelden]

I love how Jokic is able to take an open shot but passes to another open player

[@alieNussss]

Jokic is a great team player. Well done nuggets.

[@gorangoran6335]

This is a TEAM Play at its very best. Well done Nuggets! 👍

[@johndonny443]

Jokic and the Nuggets remind me of Duncan and the Spurs. Class and excellence. I don't understand why the league and most media pundits dismiss them so often. I love to watch them. Beautrful team basketball who have developed and held together through injuries and setbacks. Go Nuggets.

[@P-DAPS]

Joker dominated the game on 12 shots. Wow!

[@JozoMilanovic]

Jokic is the best best European player ever, and the best Croatian player ever

[@marksucks9346]

@@JozoMilanovic HAHAHAHAHAHA even Drazen Petrovic was Serbian and you know that.

[@Doubledanger2.0]

​@@JozoMilanovic serbian

[@mmu998]

​@@marksucks9346 no Jokic is Turkish and his real name is Yokhiç

[@antreasiakovou9031]

​@@mmu998 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ARTeaBeegaming]

Huge respectfor jimmy butler and the heat for getting this far. They battled back and keep it close. I have to imagine the seven game eastern series took a toll. I don't know what preparation gets you ready to play in denver nuggets but the altitude is no joke.

[@zioebog]

it's a chess match.. the home team is supposed to win the opener.. I think the heat figured some stuff out.. and when you look at the free throw disparity, *16 attempts to 2 attempts* , Miami is actually in a good place. It's going to be a battle of adjustments. An entire team getting only 2 free throws has to be an anomaly.

[@ApasTalaz]

Its crazy how underrated the altitude is. Just watch what UFC fighters had to say when fighting in Salt Lake City for the first time.

[@elmehdinafia1237]

​@@zioebog Lakers said the same thing after that first game😂😂 they said that they figured something out just to get swept at the end..

[@ilovejeffhardy3906]

No offense man but that 7 game series has nothing to do with this. Denver Nuggets is just a really good team. Heat would be lucky to even have 1 win against them.

[@owenwilliams8849]

@@zioebog its cause they only bricked 3ps they didnt attack the paint at all theyll most def do that in game 2 with butler taking a way more aggressive role

[@gomisekai]

If Denver win this championship, I'll be happy with Jokic and his teammates, they deserved it.❤

[@jeffreycabusas]

Not a Nuggets fan. But they are pretty goos team. Have you guys checked the Heat's FT? Denver just gave them 2fts. That's showed how discipline they were. Denver only made 8 3pointers and still won the game in double digits. Impressive championship run by Nuggets.

[@Ismunoz]

Denver made this look easy. Imagine what they would’ve done to Boston 😅

[@miloscekic543]

Actually they were happy to watch, not play ystrd. 😂

[@clawhammr666]

'me watching a what-if-boston series' To shreds you say?

[@hannahmcafee]

Bostons a bigger team and a better matchup, but aight.

[@denisfresco3194]

? Boston is a better overall team than the Heat lol what is this comment? They just played very subpar but they would be a tougher matchup for Denver than this Heat team

[@janjic]

Pretty solid performance for the "worst MVP ever".

[@stellalupiya3326]

Jokic rarely touches rim with his shots😍 so pure

[@vortexfx420]

Lets go Denver! Get that 1st ring!

[@winewinechello6621]

Man Butler has to wake up… Jokic really went for it👏🏾👏🏾

[@remohdude]

Denver team really outsmarted the Heat. The Nuggets has a deep pool of talents and sizes.

[@spoders92]

Jokic is like a coach..he sees what the Heat were trying to do and he absolutely picked them apart by making plays for everyone else.

[@theuglytruth1283]

Denver deserves this championship more than anyone else. 47 years of just watching but now theyre not just winning but dominating. Historic for Denver!

[@robbiekenyon1267]

Nah

[@theuglytruth1283]

@@robbiekenyon1267 lels

[@knockda887]

Suns were last team to beat them - that was the true series

[@markocurcic6314]

Not really. Booker played 2 career games, shot like crazy and the Suns barely won both times. Not really that competitive of a series.

[@draganristic46]

Every time they tried double = Instant Assist = Unbelievable Player!

[@hisdness1]

It's so awesome that we don't see LA or Boston in the finals. This is a great win for the league.

[@mjkittredge]

lol an easy 4-0 sweep of the Heat is great win for the league? Wouldn't you prefer a competitive series?

[@wtfgadget]

@@mjkittredge heat?

[@sanswt2765]

@@mjkittredge it was competitive playoffs. All others didn't deserve final more.

[@mjkittredge]

@@sanswt2765 I'm saying other teams like Celtics or 76ers or Bucks would have been more competitive vs Nuggets.

[@sanswt2765]

@@mjkittredge maybe or maybe we will see what miami will show, either way you can't skip steps here. Miami deserved to be swept by nuggets, not other teams)

[@nickolasgaspar9660]

Denver's game reminds me that of old great Yukoslavian teams but with really big players.

[@miloscekic543]

Bravo! I noticed that too. 😊

[@maxikron503]

I'm guessing you are 50+ like me. Shame most of youngsters here have no idea what are you talking about. Yes, this is a Yugoslavian basketball play, and it's very common for me watching it, but for most people it's really a discovery. There were Yugoslavian school players in NBA before, but all of them adjusted to NBA way. This is a first time that whole NBA team adjusted to European (Serbian) player .

[@Crookymonsta1]

Wow @nickolas you are a true basketball fan not everyone would recognize this bravo

[@Crookymonsta1]

Wow @nickolas you are a true basketball fan not everyone would recognize this bravo

[@theavengers.]

Another team another sweep what a performance MVP 💪🏻🔥

[@adambeers06]

🤡 home court

[@legendofnoob]

Murray and Joker giving me some Kobe and Shaq vibes, unstoppable bigmen (although for different reasons but effective nonetheless), paired with an unflinching shotmaker.

[@Evocati-Augusti]

This has got to be a record, the amount of triple-doubles the Joker has gotten, and the fact hes averaging a triple-double for the whole playoffs...

[@catlover1394]

I AM A MIAMI FAN AND I HAVE TO RECOGNIZE DEVER CONTROL GAME ONE 100%. CONGRATULATIONS NUGGETS.

[@nasirholmes151]

The Nuggets showing the East how to play and beat a 8th seeded team.

[@MrVirus-xg1wu]

😭

[@linkcubuspark]

well that 8th seeded team beat the 1st and 2nd seeded team! what's your point??? lol nyhahahahahahaha

[@ngabiranoemmanuel2356]

An absolute perfect performance

[@marksucks9346]

@@linkcubuspark that is the point denver showed them how to not lose.

[@mjkittredge]

seriously. This Denver team is everything my poor emo Celtics are not. They are CONSISTENT, they are passionate, they have heart and grit. When the going gets tough they step up instead of wilting under the pressure. Jokic is a LEADER that commands respect and backs it up every single night. They're not just a great team, they're an example to the rest of the league

[@sheng1276]

Jokic deserves everything! Go!

[@emirkalyoncu6070]

Omer Faruk Yurtseven,...! If he will play against Jokic, believe me! He can stop him. !

[@Timo-id4bd]

Amazing to see this Denver team! Miami is a worthy finals team as well, but the nuggets are something else man. Also, who is Joel embiid (asking for a friend)?

[@ljutko7]

He's emfroud 😭

[@saiidabdulbaqi6452]

To be honest, every Nuggets player deserves an NBA ring, not just Jokic and Murray ❤🤲

[@krisbd6262]

That's right.

[@saiidabdulbaqi6452]

@@krisbd6262 thanks 👍😊

[@pradanakusuma]

Till this day Im amazed that NBA teams pass Jokic till the second round draft pick back then 😂

[@iamnaitsirk3091]

Its nice to see Jordan and Bryant back in the Finals after many years retired,although the two didnt play.

[@LawrenceCalugan-vo6uv]

Jokic didn't even break a sweat!! Easy triple double. the only superstar who can dominate every game w/o relying heavily on points.period!

[@LoveCupid-lr8tb]

Jokic is the only player who plays as relaxed as he did tonight and still ends the night with a W and a monster stat line. Jokic took it out of cruise control for 4 minutes total.

[@painkiller5657]

Jokic showing everyone who's the real MVP

[@shengsterino]

Besides home court advantage, we could see a significant difference in energy. 4-0 Sweep well rested team vs Game 7 worn out team

[@pashapasovski5860]

Actually Nuggets were rusty they usually score 20 more!

[@MrWafflesPaniniDBZTCG]

Maybe if the Heat were better they wouldn't need to have gone 7 games and ended the series 4-0 against Boston. Not the Nuggets fault the Heat had to go to 7 games. The Nuggets didn't.

[@echzen023]

Resting too much is also a bid disadvantage cuz it breaks your rhythm.

[@CC-xu2yz]

The Heat rested the whole regular season. They should be full of energy now.

[@a61374]

​@@CC-xu2yz more like lack of energy. Just look how they get whopped by chicken nuggets lmao

[@morroc6846]

I'm a Brazilian nuggets and Jokic fan boy talking here, but I wish this our time to be champions! Go Jokic, Murray, Jr and AG!

[@Horvatinjo1983]

Denver looked like they didn't put too much effort into this game. And that's scary. They casually destroyed Miami.

[@fekalistagrzybowory7619]

I hope that will be a 7 games Finals. Both teams deserved to be here. It's so hard to root for one. For me it's the best Finals since a very long time. Thank you FreeDawkins for the best NBA highlights on whole KZbin. Greetings from Poland. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

[@spartanthe300ththermopylae4]

@Fekalista Grzybowory Everything you've said is true, and I'd normally agree with you, but because I'm not impartial in this year's finals, I hope that the Nuggets will win it in four! Sorry mate! 😂🤝 Срдачни поздрав и теби!

[@sleepyheadz]

This year's finals is a fantastic win for basketball fans but a terrible loss for fanboys/fangirls who blindly follow media hype.

[@dulogmaz]

Unless the Heat force Jokic to be the best scorer, he doesn't have to be. On many many possessions I thought Jokic could have just backed down and gotten off a high % shot, but he keeps making the right pass for an even better one. I honestly don't know who and how someone can stop this offense for 4 games in a series.

[@macbreezy5292]

Like I said, this match-up is kinda similar to Cavs vs Dubs in 2018. Butler bringing the Heat to the Finals like bron and facing against a super team in the West.

[@gzk13kc28]

Brons path to the final was far more easy than butlers

[@jevkitur9871]

Nuggets are so versatile it's actually scary💀

[@ismailbila06]

This season for nuggets 👏👏

[@ngabiranoemmanuel2356]

An absolute performance ## LET THE MEDIA SHUT DOWN

[@user-vv2ex9jf5v]

Finally some old school basketball, less splashes from outside pure muscles in the paint!

[@KickinbackSince]

Nuggets sure have the upper hand.

[@nicolaszyx3120]

No one: how do you plan Miami in the NBA Finals? Jokic: hold my 27pts 14rbs 10ast triple double

[@sheeteek]

its 10reb 14as

[@togfanatic3781]

wrong stats

[@cassdalle]

Expectation vs reality... This only a 1st game. Miami isn't a first timer on the champ era

[@cassdalle]

Miami is absolutely on fire

[@cristhianberroa3064]

​@@cassdalle😂😂

[@realjamaican6034]

Who would’ve thought Jokic had more points than Murray. This man was the regular season mvp and he will be getting finals MVP averaging a triple double

[@anton12346]

Maestro Jokic is masterfully conducting the Denver orchestra ...

[@Kevin8k]

Jokic is the type of player who can be the villain and hero and fit both roles

[@crablord7934]

He felt like he was just doing easy stuff all game and then you are shocked by the statline after the game lol. Such a monster.

[@muaazalbirini8348]

Aaron Gordon first half was a beast

[@pg13pacernation30]

Jokic is so skilled he makes it look easy. All night he made the right choice with the ball Denver tough man 3 more wins and that MVP in Philly will finally be invalidated. Nikola Jokic are the only players in NBA history to lead both teams in points and assists in their NBA Finals debut 🔥

[@sapimacau2552]

Go Nuggets this is the time that you had a championship, Go Go GO for the Ring and Trophy., 👍👊💪🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@113256]

Jokic always falls under the radar because he doesnt do any fancy plays and never ends up in any highlight reel, but his fundamentals are unparalled. always in the right place at the right time, knowing where and when to pass

[@hesido]

Lots of his passes do end up in highlight reels TBH. His passes are probably the only flashy part of his game. One doesn't even understand how casually he enters the triple double figures. A slow burn on the opposing team.

[@josipmarasovic2436]

@@hesido Whats not to understand man played basketball how it should be played TEAM sport

[@hesido]

@@josipmarasovic2436 I meant he looks like he plays casually yet he does triple double, makes it look effortless.

[@josipmarasovic2436]

@@hesido thats what best do, make it look like u can do it:)

[@the6f.l277]

Damn! This team is really well put together!! 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@chrislam4937]

Bruce Brown and Gordon played well !!

[@wcc4269]

and mpj. whole team is good.

[@mel124177]

As a Warriors fan, I'm just happy for Denver. Class and just old school blue collar team basketball, without primadonnas. Denver in 6. Get that chip Jokic & co.

[@ardacall6704]

Wow! It was an incresible performance by the nuggets. They owned the game from the begining and looks like it was quite easy to sustain their dominance throughout the game. NBA history havent seen a player like Jokic. When he doesnt score, he makes sure the team scores!

[@23Jose]

Thanks YT for recommend me this channel. The best highlights always!

[@miggytiamzon2076]

Ngl, Nuggets really have too many offensive options to land a bucket, Miami on the other hand have players (not gonna specify who) with such inconsistency. Too risky/scary for Miami if one of them will not function the way it should be.

[@tur_ist1001]

Nuggets are nuts, I expect 4-0 victory

[@diamondhands1021]

Looks like Denver didn't even try 😂 Went so effortless for them

[@Georgetown327]

I like how well prepared denver is

[@memoxsahin7346]

Jokic score luxury is so good his team is stuggling to score

[@ehmp-gl7yn]

The gap in length, size, skills, IQ between these teams is the most embarrassing ever for an nba finals, I don't recall anything similar

[@Xgen001]

Blame the "good" east teams for not making it to the finals

[@mjkittredge]

@@Xgen001 Bucks had a legitimate excuse with Gianis being injured for 3 games. Celtics have no excuse, they are mentally weak and collapsed under the pressure, truly pathetic - and I say that as a lifelong Celtics fan. NY is such a dysfunctional mess it's a wonder they managed to reach the second round.

[@nicolas_sch]

Respect to both teams! 👏🏼

[@johnpaulgonzalez9016]

Rooting for both these teams, Denver deserves its long awaited first championship, and Pat Riley and the heat deserves this too as the biggest underdog story in the NBA.

[@logan-gg6mu]

It seemed like Denver vs. Bam, the rest of the Miami players totally disappeared, if Jimmy with 56 points against Bucks appears, then we would talk about Miami with the possibility of winning the title, but as long as they continue playing like today, the same story as Denver vs. lakers..

[@clemchammer8816]

I'am thinking more Lakers vs heat in the bubble.

[@frozencould]

you can't stop jamal and jokic bro they're going to cook in this series.

[@boka1000]

Jokic is teaching basketball as team sport. Pupils are the whole NBA.