As of June 12, 2023, the Denver Nuggets lead the Boston Celtics 3-1 in the NBA Finals. The Nuggets are one win away from their first NBA championship in franchise history. The series will return to Boston for Game 6 on Thursday, June 16.
The Nuggets have been led by Nikola Jokić, who is averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game in the Finals. Jokić has been named the NBA Finals MVP so far. The Celtics have been led by Jayson Tatum, who is averaging 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
The Nuggets won Game 4 by a score of 108-109. The Nuggets trailed by as many as 15 points in the game, but they rallied to win the game. Jokić had a triple-double in the game with 31 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.
The Celtics won Game 3 by a score of 95-94. The Celtics trailed by as many as 16 points in the game, but they rallied to win the game. Tatum had 46 points in the game, which was the most points scored by a player in a Finals game since LeBron James scored 51 points in Game 6 of the 2018 Finals.
The Nuggets won Game 2 by a score of 125-107. The Nuggets led by as many as 24 points in the game. Jokić had 37 points and 13 rebounds in the game.
The Celtics won Game 1 by a score of 104-93. The Celtics led by as many as 15 points in the game. Tatum had 31 points in the game.
Here are some thrilling moments from previous games in the series:
- In Game 4, Jokić hit a game-winning layup with 0.9 seconds left to give the Nuggets the victory.
- In Game 3, Tatum hit a three-pointer with 0.5 seconds left to give the Celtics the victory.
- In Game 2, Aaron Gordon dunked over Robert Williams III to give the Nuggets a 10-point lead in the third quarter.
- In Game 1, Jaylen Brown hit a three-pointer with 1.5 seconds left to give the Celtics the lead. However, the Nuggets responded with a three-pointer of their own from Monte Morris with 0.5 seconds left to tie the game. The Celtics eventually won the game in overtime.
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Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
The expectations and speculations around the final game are that the Nuggets will win the series and capture their first NBA championship in franchise history. The Nuggets are the better team and they have the momentum heading into Game 6. However, the Celtics are a resilient team and they will not give up without a fight.
Considering previous games’ performance, whos considered a strong contender to emerge hero after the final
The hero of the 2023 NBA Finals could be any one of several players, but the most likely candidates are Nikola Jokić of the Nuggets and Jayson Tatum of the Celtics.
Jokić has been the dominant player in the series so far, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. He has been named the NBA Finals MVP so far, and he is the favourite to win the award outright.
Tatum has also been playing well in the series, averaging 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He has hit several clutch shots in the series, including a game-winning three-pointer in Game 3.
The Nuggets are favored to win the series, but the Celtics are a resilient team and they will not give up without a fight. If the Celtics win the series, Tatum will likely be the hero. If the Nuggets win, Jokić will be the hero.
Here are some of the reasons why Nikola Jokić and Jayson Tatum could emerge as the hero of the 2023 NBA Finals:
- Nikola Jokić: Jokić has been the dominant player in the series so far, averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game. He has been named the NBA Finals MVP so far, and he is the favorite to win the award outright. Jokić is a two-time MVP and one of the best players in the NBA. He is a triple-double threat every night, and he is a great passer and rebounder. Jokić is also a clutch player, and he has hit several big shots in the series.
- Jayson Tatum: Tatum has also been playing well in the series, averaging 27.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He has hit several clutch shots in the series, including a game-winning three-pointer in Game 3. Tatum is a rising star in the NBA, and he is one of the best scorers in the league. He is also a good rebounder and passer, and he is a good defender. Tatum is a clutch player, and he has the potential to lead the Celtics to a championship.
