Kevin Love was back in the starting lineup for Miami in Game 2, and it paid big dividends for the Heat, who evened the NBA Finals vs. the Nuggets.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Heat, forged in adversity, show Nuggets NBA Finals won’t be walkover: ‘Find a way to win’
The Heat’s Game 2 victory marked their seventh victory in the 2023 NBA Playoffs after trailing by at least 10 points.
With escape room planned, Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler delivers masterclass in leadership
Jimmy Butler delivered a masterclass in leadership Saturday, expressing optimism, calm, direction and perspective before Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Heat’s secret sauce to building a winning roster includes dash of undrafted players
Caleb Martin is just one of Miami’s undrafted players who was overlooked, cast off and used the G League to improve and land an NBA deal.
How does Denver’s Michael Porter Jr. focus in NBA Finals? By writing in gratitude journal.
Michael Porter Jr. is an underappreciated part of the Nuggets’ success, bringing a gifted offensive game and improved defensive routine to NBA Finals.
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are potent one-two punch. Miami must stop one of them to win
The Heat can allow one of those Nuggets players to have a breakout performance but not both − at least if they want a chance at winning the NBA title.
NBA Finals: Schedule, TV information, keys to series, prediction for Nuggets vs. Heat
Who wins the NBA Finals? Miami is trying to make history as the first No. 8 seed to win an NBA title. Denver is going for the franchise’s first title.
How Heat were built: Stars like Jimmy Butler, finding hidden gems have Miami in NBA Finals
The Miami Heat like their stars, no question. They also like their hidden gems and finding players who fit their system. How were the Heat built?
Ranking the 12 NBA teams without a title by who’s closest to winning first championship
Twelve NBA teams have never won a championship, including the Nuggets. We rank those squads by closest to winning first title.
Jimmy Butler, Heat believe they can win NBA Finals. At this point, who can doubt them?
A No. 8 seed winning the NBA Finals? Most would say no way, but with the Heat, Spoelstra and Butler, you have to leave room for the possibility.