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NBA Finals Game Five - Miami Heat (1-3) @ Denver Nuggets (3-1) - Game thread

Denver trying to win their first championship!

49 comments

  1. gmask1
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    Great to see that the Heat have come to play. Plenty of whistle in the first half, but so far credit where credit's due - the Nuggs are going to have to work for this.

    Great to see that the Heat have come to play. Plenty of whistle in the first half, but so far credit where credit's due - the Nuggs are going to have to work for this.

    5 votes
  2. [2]
    FreeThinker
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    Jokic should stop passing the ball when he's in the post. He should start cooking the defense.

    Jokic should stop passing the ball when he's in the post. He should start cooking the defense.

    4 votes
    1. Clinton_Dix_Lewinsky
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      Definitely time for it. Bam let alone any other Heat defender can't stop him when he backs him down

      Definitely time for it. Bam let alone any other Heat defender can't stop him when he backs him down

      2 votes
  3. [3]
    Clinton_Dix_Lewinsky
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    I've been going to Nuggets games since 96. I never thought we'd ever get this close.

    I've been going to Nuggets games since 96. I never thought we'd ever get this close.

    3 votes
    1. midi
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      You’ve got me beat by a couple years. I’ve only been waiting 23 years for this moment… I wish I could’ve been there tonight.

      You’ve got me beat by a couple years. I’ve only been waiting 23 years for this moment… I wish I could’ve been there tonight.

  4. gmask1
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    Looking forward to the Nuggets winning their first finals series - wish I could have somehow been in Denver tonight :)

    Looking forward to the Nuggets winning their first finals series - wish I could have somehow been in Denver tonight :)

    3 votes
  5. [2]
    glory
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    Exciting series so far. Hopefully, it goes all the way to game 7!

    Exciting series so far. Hopefully, it goes all the way to game 7!

    3 votes
    1. Corsy
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      I'm rooting for the nugs, but am also rooting for a game 7

      I'm rooting for the nugs, but am also rooting for a game 7

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    FreeThinker
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    Denver 1/15 on threes in the first half. They should stop chucking treys and score in the paint. They outsize the Heat.

    Denver 1/15 on threes in the first half. They should stop chucking treys and score in the paint. They outsize the Heat.

    3 votes
    1. gmask1
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      There were some good looks in those 15 that just didn't drop. The Nugs looked shaky, but the Heat should have capitalised further than they did. Not being up by 10 or more at the break could cost...

      There were some good looks in those 15 that just didn't drop. The Nugs looked shaky, but the Heat should have capitalised further than they did. Not being up by 10 or more at the break could cost the Heat.

      4 votes
  7. [3]
    central-dogma
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    You can sense the nervousness around Nuggets tonight. Just one 3 point shot in the first half? I think they need to calm their nerves and they can still seal it tonight. It’s only a 7 point deficit.

    You can sense the nervousness around Nuggets tonight. Just one 3 point shot in the first half?
    I think they need to calm their nerves and they can still seal it tonight. It’s only a 7 point deficit.

    3 votes
    1. [2]
      FreeThinker
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      Denver getting cold feet

      Denver getting cold feet

      1. Corsy
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        Missing some shots they shouldn't be taking

        Missing some shots they shouldn't be taking

  8. Parliament
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    Why have I never heard of Etsy being an NBA sponsor? Is this new?

    Why have I never heard of Etsy being an NBA sponsor? Is this new?

    3 votes
  9. pu1pfriction
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    Less than 50% from the line for the Nuggets, something you normally might only see in a college game

    Less than 50% from the line for the Nuggets, something you normally might only see in a college game

    3 votes
  10. central-dogma
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    Aaron Gordon has been amazing last couple of games!

    Aaron Gordon has been amazing last couple of games!

    3 votes
  11. Corsy
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    Congrats to the nugs, well played throughout the playoffs

    Congrats to the nugs, well played throughout the playoffs

    3 votes
  12. FreeThinker
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    NUGGETS ARE CHAMPS!

    NUGGETS ARE CHAMPS!

    3 votes
  13. Corsy
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    Nugs got this in the bag

    Nugs got this in the bag

    2 votes
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    Clemenstation
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    Strus and Lowry doing their best to keep the Heat in Q1. Kind of wild that Jokic missed MVP this year only to get FMVP instead.

    Strus and Lowry doing their best to keep the Heat in Q1.

    Kind of wild that Jokic missed MVP this year only to get FMVP instead.

    2 votes
    1. Corsy
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      Heat definitely aren't giving up, props for that

      Heat definitely aren't giving up, props for that

      4 votes
    2. [2]
      Clinton_Dix_Lewinsky
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      Nice that Porter started strong with the foul trouble for the Nuggets.

      Nice that Porter started strong with the foul trouble for the Nuggets.

      2 votes
      1. Clemenstation
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        Some of these first half fouls are looking pretty suspect (from a neutral raptors flair perspective)

        Some of these first half fouls are looking pretty suspect (from a neutral raptors flair perspective)

        3 votes
  15. FreeThinker
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    Miami clawing their way back to make this a series

    Miami clawing their way back to make this a series

    2 votes
  16. JRandomHacker
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    As a 2010s-Bulls-fan, I'd love to see Jimmy get a ring here. What a finals performance that'd be. Long road to get there, though...

    As a 2010s-Bulls-fan, I'd love to see Jimmy get a ring here. What a finals performance that'd be. Long road to get there, though...

    2 votes
  17. [2]
    Clemenstation
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    Sloppy scrambling by both teams to end the first half. Lowry is the GROAT. For the halftime show, a lady is riding a tall unicycle and balancing a whole bunch of bowls on her head. I would be...

    Sloppy scrambling by both teams to end the first half. Lowry is the GROAT. For the halftime show, a lady is riding a tall unicycle and balancing a whole bunch of bowls on her head. I would be upset if I paid $400 usd for this.

    2 votes
    1. midi
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      Idk, having been to tons of basketball games I would not be concerned about the halftime show. If I had the money I’d’ve gladly spent it on a plane ticket and a game ticket. Agreed they could’ve...

      Idk, having been to tons of basketball games I would not be concerned about the halftime show. If I had the money I’d’ve gladly spent it on a plane ticket and a game ticket.

      Agreed they could’ve done better and I’ve seen some great halftime shows in my time (they could’ve showcased a local step or dance team for example, love when they do that) but it really isn’t about that (to me). I’d be trying my damndest to get a beer/food and not miss a thing.

  18. FreeThinker
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    Jokic starting to get aggressive. Good move, he needs to take over. His team is too iffy.

    Jokic starting to get aggressive. Good move, he needs to take over. His team is too iffy.

    2 votes
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    pu1pfriction
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    Neither team is shooting well at all tonight, if anyone gets hot that could be the difference here

    Neither team is shooting well at all tonight, if anyone gets hot that could be the difference here

    2 votes
    1. Corsy
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      They're so sloppy

      They're so sloppy

      2 votes
  20. speedrun
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    Denver isn't just shooting themselves in the foot, they're shoving their whole damn leg down the barrel. This is comical

    Denver isn't just shooting themselves in the foot, they're shoving their whole damn leg down the barrel. This is comical

    2 votes
  21. FreeThinker
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    Denver is 2 of 20 in threes. They are COLD.

    Denver is 2 of 20 in threes. They are COLD.

    2 votes
  22. FreeThinker
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    Fourth quarter coming up! 71-70.

    Fourth quarter coming up! 71-70.

    2 votes
  23. Clinton_Dix_Lewinsky
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    I think Denver will settle down and start hitting some of the shots. I expect Jokic to take over and finish this.

    I think Denver will settle down and start hitting some of the shots. I expect Jokic to take over and finish this.

    2 votes
  24. FreeThinker
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    Both teams gone cold with 6 minutes left

    Both teams gone cold with 6 minutes left

    2 votes
  25. gmask1
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    This has become a street fight. Frantic, panicked, electric.

    This has become a street fight. Frantic, panicked, electric.

    2 votes
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    Clinton_Dix_Lewinsky
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    Great challenge that should get over turned.

    Great challenge that should get over turned.

    2 votes
  27. Corsy
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    Jimmy just lost the heat the game

    Jimmy just lost the heat the game

    2 votes
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    lou
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    I followed NBA largely because of Michael Jordan. After so many years, I lost an emotional connection to the sport, even though I appreciate it. When a game is on, I have no idea who I'm supposed...

    I followed NBA largely because of Michael Jordan. After so many years, I lost an emotional connection to the sport, even though I appreciate it. When a game is on, I have no idea who I'm supposed to root for. And live NBA games are currently free on YouTube for my region!

    Any tips on how I can pump myself to watch the game(s)?

    1 vote
    1. central-dogma
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      If you’re not a fan of any particular team, just read up a little about Nikola Jokic (he plays for the Nuggets). He was a second round pick in the draft but I feel he has been under rated thus far...

      If you’re not a fan of any particular team, just read up a little about Nikola Jokic (he plays for the Nuggets). He was a second round pick in the draft but I feel he has been under rated thus far in his NBA career. He has been significant in getting Nuggets to the finals & has put some impressive numbers in the finals so far!

      4 votes
  29. FreeThinker
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    Freethrows and possession! YIKES!

    Freethrows and possession! YIKES!

    1 vote
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    FreeThinker
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    I think this is it. 5 point lead and 14s left.

    I think this is it. 5 point lead and 14s left.

    1 vote
    1. Corsy
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      Yeah for sure. Terrible play by jimmy at the end

      Yeah for sure. Terrible play by jimmy at the end

  31. FreeThinker
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    Miami with 8-0 run. Nikola, stop passing the ball.

    Miami with 8-0 run. Nikola, stop passing the ball.

  32. Clinton_Dix_Lewinsky
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    What the hell is Stan talking into her ear for?

    What the hell is Stan talking into her ear for?