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Stats Breakdown: Previewing Game 2 of NBA Finals – NBA.com
Take a deeper look at some important stats to know before Game 2 in Denver.
Brian Martin, for NBA.com
Before Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals tips off on Sunday, we look at some key stats from Game 1 — 3-point shooting and offensive creation.
Entering the Finals as the top two 3-point shooting teams of the playoffs, both the Nuggets and Heat missed a number of wide-open looks that they normally hit. Which team and players have the best shot of bouncing back in Game 2?
When it comes to offensive creation, no player could match Nikola Jokic in Game 1 as he controlled the game with his scoring and passing. The two-time Kia NBA MVP has created more points as each round of the playoffs has come. Can he continue that trend in Game 2?
Get ready for the Finals with interactive stats visuals breaking down the Nuggets vs. Heat matchup
Miami needs to make Nikola Jokic more of a scorer and shoot fewer 3s, while Denver should up the pace of the game.
While Nikola Jokic posts his 9th triple-double of these playoffs, the Heat attempt the fewest free throws (2) in a playoff game.
Dig into the key stats to know before Game 1 of the Nuggets-Heat NBA Finals on Thursday.
Get ready for the Finals with interactive stats visuals breaking down the Nuggets vs. Heat matchup
Miami needs to make Nikola Jokic more of a scorer and shoot fewer 3s, while Denver should up the pace of the game.
While Nikola Jokic posts his 9th triple-double of these playoffs, the Heat attempt the fewest free throws (2) in a playoff game.
Dig into the key stats to know before Game 1 of the Nuggets-Heat NBA Finals on Thursday.
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