The Denver Nuggets started their first NBA Finals in history on the right foot, beating the Miami Heat 104-93 in the first game of the series. Likewise, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic put up record numbers that gave the Heat no chance.
It may also interest you: The incredible records that Jokic and Murray achieved in the NBA Finals
Western Conference Finals MVP Nikola Jokic and his teammate Jamal Murray were among a select group of players to get more than 10 assists in a single Finals game. The other two pairs of players to achieve this were Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen (three times), and Magic Johnson with James Worthy (2 times).
Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are the 3rd pair of teammates to each record 10+ assists in a Finals game… joining ELITE company ð
Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen (3x)
Magic Johnson & James Worthy (2x) pic.twitter.com/iUxi2RVx9J— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) June 2, 2023
In turn, Jokic equaled LeBron James in being the only players in the last 25 years to get 10 points and 10 assists in two quarters in a game in the NBA finals.
As well, the Canadian point guard reached his sixth consecutive game scoring more than 25 points, the longest of his career so far. Jamal Murray will look to surpass the only two Nuggets players with a better rolling streak than him: Alex English (12 games) and Carmelo Anthony (7 games).
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is played tomorrow at the Ball Arena in Denver.
2023-06-03 11:00:59
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