Four players from the 1975-76 Nuggets team that went to the A.B.A. finals share their memories and what it would mean for Denver to win a championship this year.
Category: National Basketball Assn
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Jimmy Butler and Nikola Jokic Led Their Teams to the NBA Finals in Very Different Ways
Experts in leadership say the differing styles of Miami’s Jimmy Butler and Denver’s Nikola Jokic show there’s no one right way to be a leader.
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The Heat, a Long Shot in the Playoffs, Pull Even with Long Shots
Miami, usually outgunned by the Denver offense, made 17 3-pointers to even the N.B.A. Finals series at one game apiece.
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In the N.B.A. Playoffs, Flopping Is a Welcome Sideshow
Basketball stars from Nikola Jokic to Kyle Lowry are hamming up their reactions to even the slightest contact, writes our columnist. They could benefit from an acting lesson.
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Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time
A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.
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The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead
No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.
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The Humble ‘Sticky Pad’ Keeping N.B.A. Sneakers on the Court
Players across the league have long relied on a pad of translucent sheets of adhesive known as a Slipp-Nott to ensure they have enough traction during games.
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Denver Nuggets Sweep Lakers to Head to NBA Finals
Denver dominated in the regular season but still had not been favored to make it to the championship round.
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Carmelo Anthony Retires From NBA After 19 Seasons
Anthony, known as one of the top scorers in league history, had struggled in recent years and did not play the 2022-23 season.
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Nikola Jokic Has Mastered the Art of Slowness
Providing unhurried but timely play, Jokic, the two-time most valuable player, has the Denver Nuggets on the cusp of the N.B.A. finals.