9450 Media — Denver Nuggets

On the day before Thanksgiving, the defending NBA champions Denver Nuggets faced off against the Orlando Magic in downtown Orlando at the Amway Center. This game was significant as it marked the first time former Orlando Magic player Aaron Gordon returned to play against the team that drafted him. Often a sore spot for Magic fans is that when the home team franchise player leaves the squad, they tend to end up in a better situation. For Gordon it was the best situation ever and landed him his first NBA ring. Nonetheless, the energy was high at shoot-around: Nikola Jokic,...

The NBA Finals are just around the corner, and the anticipation for this year's championship is higher than ever. As we approach the culmination of what has been an unprecedented and unpredictable season, the spotlight will be on the two teams competing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Denver Nuggets will be making its first Finals appearance, while the Miami Heat will be making its sixth franchise appearance and first since the 2020 season. The Nuggets facing the Heat may not be the most glamorous matchup to casual basketball fans, but it is the most deserved conclusion for the 2023...