Denver’s defense in the 104-93 Game 1 win — and over the last two-thirds of the season — is what makes this group different from past Nuggets teams.
The Nuggets sowed the seeds of possible NBA Finals success three years ago during their shocking run in the bubble playoffs, and watered them in the seasons since as their culture took root.The top seed in the Western Conference this year and the overwhelming favorite to win the title going into the Finals against the Heat, the Nuggets now have an even bigger edge as they go into Game 2 on Sunday with a 1-0 series lead.
They dealt for Gordon at the 2021 trade deadline, and signed former Nets Jeff Green and Bruce Brown in the next two summers. All those gambles have paid off. While they are still susceptible to dribble drives and attacks at the rim, their size and length, with Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. flanking Jokic, make it easily said, but not so easily done.Gordon has taken on the challenge of guarding Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Durant and LeBron James in succession, and he excelled against each of them.
“He moves his feet well. He’s constantly making guys make decisions whenever they get into the paint,” Heat star Jimmy Butler said of Jokic. “As much as everybody looks at what he does on the offensive side of the ball, he’s a hell of a defender, as well.”
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