Turns out, the NBA Finals are starting in the Mile High City after all. 8 seed, will take on the Western Conference champion Nuggets in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Heat got there by winning Game 7 of the East title series in Boston on Monday night. The Heat are in the finals for the seventh time and seeking their fourth championship; the Nuggets are in the finals for the first time in franchise history. Malone will try to win an NBA title for the first time, and if Denver prevails he'll become the 36th coach in league history to win a championship.

Source: Manila Times May 30, 2023 23:49 UTC