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In Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokić of the Denver Nuggets made history by becoming the first player ever to achieve a 30-20-10 stat line in the finals. He recorded 32 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists, but downplayed the accomplishment, stating that it's just a statistic. Jokić's teammate, Jamal Murray, also had an impressive performance, registering a triple-double with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Together, they became the first teammates to achieve this feat in an NBA Finals game.
The Nuggets outscored the Miami Heat in the third quarter, ultimately securing a 109-94 victory. Denver's head coach, Michael Malone, expressed pride in his players for making history in the finals, highlighting their strong chemistry. Miami's head coach, Erik Spoelstra, acknowledged the talent and complementarity of Denver's duo.
Despite the loss, Miami's Jimmy Butler's scoring performance was noteworthy. He has been a standout player for the Heat throughout the playoffs, and his contributions will be crucial for Miami to bounce back in Game 4.
In addition to Jokić and Murray, rookie Christian Braun had a memorable night, scoring 15 points on efficient shooting. Coach Malone praised Braun's readiness and composed demeanor.
Game 4 will be held at the Kaseya Center, where the Heat will aim to even the series in front of their home crowd.
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