With a masterful triple-double by Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat 104-93 on Thursday in the first game of their history in an NBA Finals. Jokic, a two-time NBA MVP, scored 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists as the Nuggets took a 1-0 lead in this best-of-seven series. The Heat, led by Jimmy Butler (13 points), were overwhelmed by the Nuggets' offense and will now try to even the series in the second game on Sunday.
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