It was simply a solid, efficient all-around performance from the Nuggets. The Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 became the only team to come back from a 3-1 deficit (against Golden State) and win the title. A team that takes a 3-1 series lead is 267-13 in the NBA playoffs, and teams are 35-1 in the NBA Finals when up 3-1. Whether it’s that game or another in the series, history is on Denver’s side. 'We have to win another game to be world champions, and we're going to do that by simply taking it one quarter at a time.' 'We know we're going to have to go home and turn off the TV, the radio, don't read the papers, don't listen to everybody telling you how great you are because we haven't done a damn thing yet,' he added. But we're not celebrating like we've done anything yet,' Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. 'I told our guys, the first thing I said, we're not celebrating. ET, ABC), and the Nuggets can close out the series in front of their fans. Nuggets star Nikola Jokic continued his MVP-like dominance with 23 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, three steals and three blocks, and Aaron Gordon delivered a playoff-career high 27 points along with six rebounds and six assists. MIAMI - The Denver Nuggets are one victory from the franchise’s first NBA championship.ĭenver topped the Miami Heat 108-95 Friday in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, taking a 3-1 series lead.

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