On June 9th, 2023, the Denver Nuggets took a commanding lead in the NBA Finals over the Miami Heat with a 108-95 victory at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The Nuggets improved to 3-1 in the series, while the Heat fell to 1-3.

Aaron Gordon had a standout performance for the Nuggets with 27 points on 15 shots. Nikola Jokic contributed 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 4 assists while battling foul trouble. Jamal Murray had a solid game, posting 15 points and 12 assists with no turnovers – the third-most assists in a Finals game without a turnover since individual turnovers were first tracked in 1977-78.

For the Heat, Jimmy Butler led the way with 25 points and 7 assists, while Bam Adebayo contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds but was saddled with 8 turnovers. Miami struggled to capitalize on Jokic's foul trouble, failing to cut the lead in his absence.

Fans praised Denver for their excellent team basketball, overcoming a below-average game from their stars and receiving key contributions from role players like Bruce Brown and Aaron Gordon. Meanwhile, the Heat looked outclassed by Denver and had trouble keeping up with their depth and talent.

The Nuggets will look to close out the series and secure their first NBA championship on June 12th, 2023, at home against the Miami Heat.

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