The Denver Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals to capture its first title in franchise history on Monday night.

Denver won the series 4-1 and won the game 94-89. Jimmy Butler would miss a fadeaway three to try to tie the game and the Nuggets came down with the rebounds. Bruce Brown sunk two clutch free throws to put the game away.

Nikola Jokic led the way with 28 points, 16 rebounds and four assists. Jamal Murray added 14 points, eight rebounds and eight assists.

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<div class="author-bio"><p>Ryan Gaydos is a senior editor for Fox News Digital.</p></div>

The Denver Nuggets are NBA champions for the first time in its franchise's history thanks to clutch performances from Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.{ai:summary}<p>Denver Nuggets win Game 5 to secure first-ever NBA championship with 4-1 series victory over Miami Heat. Nikola Jokic earns 28 points, 16 rebounds, and four assists in the game. #sports</p>

Nuggets win franchise's first NBA championship after holding off Heat in Game 5

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