Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets finished off their domination of the NBA Finals with a 94-89 Game 5 victory over the visiting Miami Heat today for the first championship in franchise history.

Nikola Jokic produced a historic stat line of 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray also had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets notched a 109-94 victory over the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Underdog Miami’s chances of overcoming the odds and beating the favoured Nuggets will hinge on big man Bam Adebayo’s success in containing dynamic Denver centre Nikola Jokic, his teammates said.

The Miami Heat benefited from a late finishing kick against the Denver Nuggets to send the NBA Finals back to South Beach all square at one victory apiece.

The Miami Heat benefited from a late finishing kick against the Denver Nuggets to send the NBA Finals back to South Beach all square at one victory apiece.

National rep Letava Whippy has signed for New Zealand pro women’s basketball side Tokomanawa Queens.

The Boston Celtics took another sizable step toward what they hope is a historic comeback.

The Boston Celtics are not ready to start their vacation just yet.

The Los Angeles Lakers will talk to LeBron James in the coming days after the NBA’s all-time leading scorer said after the team’s exit from the playoffs that he would consider retirement during the offseason.

Nikola Jokic compiled 30 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists.

The top team in the Western Conference during the regular season is looking every bit the part of an elite squad as the Denver Nuggets are poised to sweep their way into the first NBA Finals in franchise history.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers was fired after a humiliating Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics.