Nikola Jokic’s Historic Effort Sends Nuggets Past Heat in Game 3

Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dribbles past a screen set by Nikola Jokic (15) against Caleb Martin (16) of the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in Game Three of the 2023 NBA Finals at Kaseya Center in Miami on June 7, 2023. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Nikola Jokic produced a historic stat line of 32 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, Jamal Murray also had a triple-double and the Denver Nuggets notched a 109–94 victory over the host Miami Heat on Wednesday night, June 7, to take a 2–1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Jokic became the first player ever to log at least 30 points, 20 rebounds and 10 assists in an NBA Finals game. He made 12 of 21 shots and blocked two shots as Denver bounced back from a Game 2 home loss.