2023 NBA Finals
2023 NBA Finals
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat 4-1. Nikola Jokić was named Finals MVP.
For the Heat, it was the 4th loss in the Finals.
See every result since 1947 in the NBA champions by year list.
Who Won the 2023 NBA Finals?
The Denver Nuggets won the series 4-1 as the Western Conference champion. The title was the first in franchise history.
2023 NBA Finals Series Result
| Champion | Denver Nuggets |
|---|---|
| Runner-up | Miami Heat |
| Series result | Nuggets win 4-1 |
| Games played | 5 |
| Finals MVP | Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets) |
| Season | 2022-23 |
| League | NBA |
| Trophy | Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy |
| Format | Best-of-seven, 2-2-1-1-1 |
Results checked against Basketball-Reference on November 14, 2026.
Who Was the 2023 NBA Finals MVP?
Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets won the Finals MVP award. Since 2009 the award has been named the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award.
How the 2023 NBA Finals Fit in NBA History
- The Finals used the 2-2-1-1-1 home-court format that year.
2023 NBA Finals Results: Game by Game
The series ran from June 1 to June 12, 2023. Denver had home-court advantage as the No. 1 seed in the West. Miami was the No. 8 seed in the East and reached the playoffs through the Play-In Tournament.
| Game | Date | Site | Result | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 1 | Denver | Nuggets 104, Heat 93 | Nuggets lead 1-0 |
| Game 2 | June 4 | Denver | Heat 111, Nuggets 108 | Tied 1-1 |
| Game 3 | June 7 | Miami | Nuggets 109, Heat 94 | Nuggets lead 2-1 |
| Game 4 | June 9 | Miami | Nuggets 108, Heat 95 | Nuggets lead 3-1 |
| Game 5 | June 12 | Denver | Nuggets 94, Heat 89 | Nuggets win 4-1 |
Scores and dates checked against Basketball-Reference and Land of Basketball on November 14, 2026.
Who Was the 2023 NBA Finals MVP?
Nikola Jokic led the series in points, rebounds and blocks. He averaged 30.2 points, 14.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists, and scored 41 in the Game 2 loss.
| Stat | Series leader | Per game |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Nikola Jokic | 30.2 |
| Rebounds | Nikola Jokic | 14.0 |
| Assists | Jamal Murray | 10.0 |
| Steals | Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | 1.4 |
| Blocks | Nikola Jokic | 1.4 |
How Did the Nuggets Win the 2023 NBA Finals?
Denver won both games in Miami to take control. In Game 3, Jamal Murray scored 34 and Jokic grabbed 21 rebounds. In Game 4, Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 27 points.
Game 5 was the lowest-scoring game of the series. Denver won 94-89 at home, with Jokic scoring 28 and grabbing 16 rebounds.
What Did the 2023 Title Mean for Denver?
It was the first championship in Nuggets history, in the franchise’s first trip to the NBA Finals. Miami’s run still made history: the Heat became only the second No. 8 seed to reach the Finals, after the 1999 New York Knicks.
Boston won the next title in the 2024 NBA Finals. See every result in the NBA champions by year list.
2023 NBA Finals FAQ
Who won the 2023 NBA Finals?
The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat 4-1.
Who were the 2023 NBA champions?
The Denver Nuggets were the 2023 champions of the NBA.
Who was the 2023 NBA Finals MVP?
Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets was named Finals MVP.
How many games did the 2023 NBA Finals last?
The series lasted 5 games.
How many championships did the Nuggets have after 2023?
The 2023 title was the first in franchise history.
Which season did the 2023 NBA Finals end?
The 2023 NBA Finals closed the 2022-23 season.
How many Finals had the Heat lost by 2023?
The 2023 series was the franchise's 4th loss in the Finals.
The 2023 NBA Finals ended with the Nuggets beating the Heat 4-1, with Nikola Jokić as Finals MVP. For every champion since 1947, see the NBA champions by year list.