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NFL community reacts to Denver Nuggets winning NBA Finals

Published: Jun 13, 2023 at 12:04 AM

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For the first time in franchise history, the Denver Nuggets are NBA champions.

Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon and the Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat, 94-89, on Monday night at the Ball Arena to take the series, 4-1.

Jokic took home NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after capping a sterling finals run with a 28-point, 16-rebound performance in the clincher.

The Nuggets received congratulations from their Mile High neighbors, the Denver Broncos, and others after their dominant and historic run.

LET’S 👏 GO 👏 @nuggets 👏

Another 🏆 for the Mile High City!#BringItIn pic.twitter.com/dTZcT4KRxP
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 13, 2023

Amazing Team! Congrats @Nuggets 🏆 https://t.co/sGLLdfdVpo
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 13, 2023

NBA CHAMPIONS CONGRATS 💍 @nuggets
— Jerry Jeudy⁴ (@jerryjeudy) June 13, 2023

Denver Going Up Congrats ! @nuggets
— Patrick Surtain (@PatSurtainll) June 13, 2023

Congratulations @nuggets!!! Incredible team. 16-4 in the playoffs just like the @Avalanche last year
— Brandon McManus (@thekidmcmanus) June 13, 2023

LFG DENVER 🔥🔥
— Trey McBride (@mcbtrey) June 13, 2023

NBA Champions!! 🏆 @nuggets let’s go!
— Garett Bolles (@gbolles72) June 13, 2023

Congrats @nuggets 2023 Champs
— Chris Harris (@ChrisHarrisJr) June 13, 2023

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