Winner's Lounge: How Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets took Game 1 vs. the Heat

Adam Mares, Eric Wedum and Dev Johnson break down the Nuggets' Game 1 win over the Miami Heat and how Denver's offense led to a 1-0 series lead. The guys discuss Aaron Gordon's hot first-quarter start, Jamal Murray staying hot in the playoffs, Michael Porter Jr,'s defense and how Nikola Jokic controlled the game. Then, what adjustments did Miami make in the fourth quarter and Brendan Vogt joins from Ball Arena.

Basketball town - 3:00

Fast breakdown - 3:30

Big takeaways - 6:30

AG's hot start - 16:00

Jamal Murray's hot playoffs - 24:30

Michael Porter Jr's defense - 27:30

KCP's extreme defense - 31:30

The Bruce was loose - 34:50

Jokic the Maestro - 35:30

Miami's 4th quarter adjustments - 45:30

Areas of regression - 51:00

Superchats - 58:00

Vogt-ing time - 1:10:00

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