Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets are just three games away from a first championship in franchise history.
Denver secured a victory over the Heat in Game 1 thanks to masterful performances by Jokic and Jamal Murray. Jokic finished with 27 points, 14 assists and 10 rebounds while Murray dropped 26 points, 10 assists and six rebounds.
Those sensational stat lines put them in elite company. They became just the third pair of teammates to record 10 assists each in a Finals game alongside Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen of the Bulls and Magic Johnson and James Worthy of the Lakers. They are also the third and fourth players to ever record 25+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 10+ assists in their Finals debut after Michael Jordan and Russell Westbrook.
MORE: Jokic, Murray make history with sensational NBA Finals debuts
Now, they'll look to extend their lead to 2-0 before the series relocates to South Florida.
The Heat now find themselves in uncharted territory. For the first time this postseason, they are facing a series deficit. But there is no quit in this team, as evidenced by a stunning Game 7 win over the Celtics less than a week ago after blowing a 3-0 lead.
Will Miami bounce back with a win? Or will Denver take another step toward lifting the Larry O'Brien Trophy?
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know to watch Game 2 between the Nuggets and the Heat:
What channel is Nuggets vs. Heat on?
- Date: Sunday, June 4
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Nuggets vs. Heat will air nationally on ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Finals on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! Stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange to catch all the games on ABC.
SIGN UP FOR SLING: English | Spanish
What time is Nuggets vs. Heat tonight?
- Date: Sunday, June 4
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Game 2 of Nuggets vs. Heat will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4. The game will be played at the Ball Arena in Denver.
Nuggets vs. Heat odds
Denver is an 8.5-point favorite heading into Game 2.
| Game Lines | Nuggets | Heat |
| Spread | -8.5 | +8.5 |
| Moneyline | -400 | +300 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Nuggets vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 1 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 4 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 7 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 9 | Game 4 | 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* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary
