Nikola Jokic, Nuggets cruise to Game 1 win over Heat
Well aware of their opponent's penchant for fast starts, the Denver Nuggets treated their first-ever NBA Finals game as if everything were on the line.
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Heat dismantle Celtics, punch ticket to NBA Finals
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Derrick White strikes at buzzer, Celtics force Game 7 vs. Heat
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Celtics cruise past Heat in Game 5, extend series again
The Boston Celtics took another sizable step toward what they hope is a historic comeback.
Celtics dump Heat to prevent East finals sweep
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Nikola Jokic, Nuggets sweep Lakers to reach first Finals
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Gabe Vincent, Heat thrash Celtics for 3-0 series lead
The Miami Heat shot the lights out and left the Boston Celtics in the dark on Sunday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Jamal Murray scores 37, Nuggets upend Lakers for 3-0 lead
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Jimmy Butler again guides Heat past Celtics for 2-0 edge
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Nuggets overtake Lakers in 4th quarter for 2-0 series edge
Often accused of being a one-man show, the Denver Nuggets showed they might have the necessary support staff in order to deliver the franchise's first NBA title.
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Biden signs debt limit bill, avoiding U.S. default
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a bill that suspends the U.S. government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, averting what would have been a first-ever default.