Photo: GettyThe NBA finals start today. The teamsThe Denver Nuggets, appearing in the finals for the first time, squaring off with the Miami Heat, NBA champion in 2006 (Dwyane Wade and Shaq), 2012 and 2013 (D-Wade, LeBron, Chris Bosh). The Heat then pumped the No 1 Milwaukee Bucks 4-1, beat the Knicks 4-2, and withstood a fierce Celtics comeback to win the Eastern Conference finals 4-1. But the Nuggets win in five. ScheduleAll noon or 12.30pm NZT: Game 1, today; game 2, Monday; game 3, Thursday; game 4, June 10; games 5 (June 13), 6 (June 16) and 7 (game 19) if needed.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2023 23:08 UTC