The Nuggets can finally call themselves NBA champions.

Denver fought off a valiant effort by the Heat to win Game 5, 94-89, at Ball Arena to claim the franchise’s first NBA title at Ball Arena on Monday night. 

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<figcaption>Jamal Murray and the Nuggets are NBA champion. </figcaption><figcaption><span class="credit">Getty Images</span></figcaption>

Nikola Jokic led the way with 28 points and 16 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won the series 4-1.

The Denver Nuggets can finally call themselves NBA champions.{ai:summary}<p>The Nuggets win their first NBA championship after defeating the Heat in Game 5. Nikola Jokic had a strong performance with 28 points and 16 rebounds. #sports</p>

Nuggets hold off Heat in Game 5 to win first NBA championship

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