Led by a historic 32-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double from their superstar Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets took Game 3 to hold a 2-1 advantage over the Miami Heat in this year’s NBA Finals.
While the two-time MVP was undoubtedly the story of the contest, alongside star guard Jamal Murray who had a 34-point triple-double of his own, rookie Christian Braun was a major highlight for the Nuggets who now regain home-court advantage. For Golden State Warriors’ fans, Braun’s impact was a reminder of the lack of trust in their youngsters, notably Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody.