NBA Finals 2023 viewership down 3.76 million from Game 1 of Warriors-Celtics series opener

The 2023 NBA Finals opener between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets drew a 2.21 rating in Game 1 for the 18-49 age range demographic. About 7.64 million viewers watched the series opener, whereas approximately 11.4 million viewers watched Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Game […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic joins LeBron James as only players last 25 years with 10 points, 10 assists in any half of NBA Finals game

Nikola Jokic joined LeBron James as the only players the last 25 years to record at least 10 points and 10 assists in any half of an NBA Finals game. In the Denver Nuggets’ 104-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals, the two-time MVP recorded his ninth triple-double […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jun 2023
Jamal Murray recorded his sixth-straight 25-point game last night, the third-longest streak in Nuggets postseason history

Two seasons ago, Jamal Murray suffered a brutal ACL injury that left him out the entire 2021-22 season. The 26-year-old PG questioned whether or not the team was going to trade him and was experiencing self-doubt. Murray was finally ready to go for the start of this past regular season and has been thriving ever […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jun 2023
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic is the 2nd player with a triple-double in his NBA Finals debut

It was clear from the start of Game 1 last night that the Denver Nuggets were far and away the better team. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic was slicing and dicing the defense in the first half. He had 10 points and 10 assists by halftime. The five-time all-star has been the best player in the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jun 2023
Denver’s 11-point win vs the Heat in Game 1 is the largest by a team making its NBA Finals debut since the 1999 Spurs

Last night, the Denver Nuggets debuted in the NBA Finals. In Game 1 vs the Miami Heat, the Nuggets had a double-digit lead and were a perfect 10-0 when leading by double figures this postseason. They have looked virtually unstoppable this postseason with Nikola Jokic leading the way. Denver’s 11-point win vs the Heat in […]

Zach Wolpin  •  02 Jun 2023
Denver, Miami expect $25 million in revenue from 2023 NBA Finals

Denver and Miami are projecting a maximum of $25 million in earned revenue from the 2023 NBA Finals, which includes expenses on hotels and rental cars, per the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Of course, the report excludes ticket sales and fan merchandise. The city’s economic competitiveness team is predicting that the NBA Finals will […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jun 2023
Nuggets’ Michael Porter Jr. wants to stay healthy for remainder of NBA career

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. was selected 14th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, and the 6-foot-10 wing believes he could have been the No. 1 overall pick if not for injuries. Porter Jr. was still experiencing lower back discomfort, dating back to his freshman year at Missouri. MPJ sustained his back injury during […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jun 2023
Nuggets coach Michael Malone compares Nikola Jokic to Tim Duncan

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone made a comparison between two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and Hall of Fame power forward/center Tim Duncan. Malone called Jokic a “selfless superstar” on NBA Finals media day. “He’s not trying to be something he’s not,” Malone said of Jokic. “He’s not trying to create a narrative other than ‘I’m Nikola […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Denver’s Aaron Gordon said Miami’s Jimmy Butler ‘could arguably be the most complete player’ that he’ll guard this postseason

This year’s NBA Finals matchup might not be the flashiest, but that doesn’t mean it’s not going to be entertaining. Despite the Nuggets being the heavy favorites to win this series, the Heat can’t be counted out. Aaron Gordon is well aware of that. He said Miami’s Jimmy Butler ‘could arguably be the most complete […]

Zach Wolpin  •  01 Jun 2023