The Denver Nuggets’ offense was a riddle that the Miami Heat couldn’t solve.
In Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Heat had a hard time matching up with Denver’s physicality. Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic effortlessly put up 27 points, 10 rebounds and 14 assists. And Jamal Murray, who totaled 26 points and 10 assists, got to his spots at will.
When the buzzer sounded on the Heat’s 104-93 loss on Thursday night, it was evident they have more to learn about controlling the Nuggets’ offense.
“Yeah, we’re definitely going to have to go to school on it,” Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said.