Denver Nuggets take home first NBA Championship over Miami Heat

The Denver Nuggets have sealed their first NBA title in franchise history, defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 to end a 47-season wait for a championship.

Serbian star Nikola Jokic scored 28 points and took 16 rebounds on Monday, leading the Nuggets to win the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1.The Nuggets initially struggled with shooting, missing 23 of 28 shots from 3-point range and 10 of 23 free throws.

“It was ugly and we couldn’t make shots. But at the end we figured it out,” Jokic said after hugging all of his jubilant teammates and coaches. “I am just happy we won the game.”

Jokic was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP) after becoming the first in league history to lead the playoffs.