The Larry O'Brien Trophy will be in the building for Game 5.
After the Nuggets stole their second contest in Miami with a commanding Game 4 victory, they will be competing for their first championship in franchise history.
Denver's supporting cast made all the difference, as Aaron Gordon broke out with a game-high 27 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field. Bruce Brown helped close things out in the fourth quarter when Nikola Jokic was in foul trouble, finishing with 21 points off the bench.
Now, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and their teammates will have to steal a second game in Denver to keep their season alive.
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Will the Nuggets claim their first title? Or will the Heat keep their underdog story alive and send the series back to Miami?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune in below.
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NBA Finals start time for Game 5
- Date: Monday, June 12
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 5 of Nuggets vs. Heat will tip off slightly after 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 12. The game will be held at Ball Arena in Denver.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Heat on?
- Date: Monday, June 12
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV
The matchup between Denver and Miami will air on ABC. Viewers in the United States can also live stream Nuggets vs. Heat on Sling TV.
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Nuggets vs. Heat odds
The Nuggets enter Game 5 as an 8.5-point favorite over the Heat.
| Nuggets | Heat | |
| Spread | -8.5 | +8.5 |
| Moneyline | -375 | +300 |
Odds courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA. Click HERE to sign up.
Nuggets vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 1 | Nuggets 104, Heat 93 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 4 | Heat 111, Nuggets 108 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 7 | Nuggets 109, Heat 94 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 9 | Nuggets 108, Heat 95 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 12 | Game 5 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 15 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 18 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary
