Aaron Gordon scored 27 points, Jokic added 23 and the Nuggets beat the Miami Heat 108-95 on Friday night to take a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/6/9/23756183/nuggets-beat-heat-in-game-4-to-take-full-command-of-nba-finals

A few days after the Panthers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes from the playoffs, Florida winger Matthew Tkachuk joined TNT’s NBA playoff broadcast team ahead of Game 6 between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/03/vegas-golden-knights-florida-panthers-stanley-cup-preview

After a loss to the Miami Heat, LeBron James signaled his impatience with his 38th birthday approaching with a statement that sounded very much like a call to action for the Lakers’ front office.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/10/lakers-midseason-analysis-3-key-factors-that-will-shape-their-2nd-half/

After coaching the Knicks, Riley became the president and head coach of the Miami Heat, leading them to their first NBA Championship in franchise history before trading for LeBron James and setting up another NBA dynasty.

Source: https://screenrant.com/what-happened-pat-riley-after-winning-time-season-2/

Among Erik Spoelstra’s favorites when discussing his Miami Heat coaching goals is the always-popular “getting to our identity.”

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/03/heat-finally-making-strides-with-lineup-after-caleb-martin-takes-two-steps-forward/

And after sustaining an MCL sprain in his right knee in Sunday’s victory over the Miami Heat, Durant is projected to miss four weeks of action.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/11/what-changes-for-the-nets-with-kevin-durant-out/

Apr 22, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) shoots the basketball in the second quarter against the Miami Heat during game three of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Kaseya Center.

Source: https://deadspin.com/khris-middleton-reportedly-declines-40-4m-player-optio-1850564124

As the Denver Nuggets hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy following their gentleman’s sweep of the Miami Heat to claim the NBA title, the prerequisites to making a legitimate NBA Finals run became clear.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/06/15/11-picks-and-100m-in-salary-how-the-nets-can-build-a-contender-ahead-of-2023-nba-draft/

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young, center, drives to the basket as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, and forward Caleb Martin, right, defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in Miami.

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/23/ask-ira-is-closing-by-committee-a-better-path-for-heat/

Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic will be a game-time decision for Monday night’s matchup against the Miami Heat, per Kevin Chouinard of Hawks.

Source: https://nesn.com/bets/2023/01/hawks-g-bogdan-bogdanovic-is-a-game-time-decision-vs-heat/

BOSTON (AP) — So much has changed for the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics since their seven-game slugfest in the playoffs last season.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/basketball-general-news/3253726/white-scores-28-celtics-outlast-heat-119-111-in-rematch-of-eastern-conference-finals.html

Boston Celtics injury report early Tuesday afternoon sure made it sound unfortunate, as if random and rotten luck with injuries kept three starters and five players out of their game against the Miami Heat.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/25/dave-hyde-if-the-nba-doesnt-care-about-the-regular-season-should-you/

BOSTON — Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern Conference finals.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/05/25/sports/celtics-heat-game-5-score/

BOSTON — So what went wrong on the play Saturday night that in an instant turned triumph into torment for the Miami Heat?

Source: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/05/28/anatomy-of-agony-everything-about-the-moment-that-turned-heat-jubilation-into-celtics-celebration/

Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets finishes with contact from Jimmy Butler (22) of the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 104-94 win during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Source: https://www.denverpost.com/2023/06/07/christian-braun-nuggets-heat-game-3-nba-finals-star-born/

Clippers guard Paul George drives as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo defends during the second half on Monday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Source: https://www.dailybreeze.com/2023/01/02/kawhi-less-clippers-cant-slow-heat-in-3rd-straight-loss/

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, center, celebrates after the team won the NBA Championship with a victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver.

Source: https://gazette.com/ap/national/10-wounded-in-denver-mass-shooting-after-the-nuggets-win-nba-finals/article_1b86fa3e-cb99-5434-afa6-6ff55245e0e6.html

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots a 3-point basket over Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler, left, during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver.

Source: https://www.kunc.org/news/2023-06-13/nuggets-take-home-1st-nba-title-in-rugged-94-89-win-over-heat

Either the Denver Nuggets (the favorite) will capture their first title in franchise history, or the Miami Heat will become the first No. 8 seed to win an NBA Finals.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/05/30/2023-nba-finals-best-bets-predictions-heat-vs-nuggets-winner-exact-outcome/

Even with the Game 1 urgency, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic never panicked, finishing off another triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists as the Nuggets rolled to a 104-93 victory Thursday against the visiting Miami Heat.

Source: https://cyprus-mail.com/2023/06/02/denver-nuggets-cruise-to-win-in-nba-finals-opener/