Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY

Christian Braun heeds the call, comes off bench to score 15 points and grab four rebounds in 19 minutes as Michael Porter Jr. struggles.

The Denver Nuggets were still an efficient offensive team through two games of the NBA Finals against Miami. The bigger concern is their defense.

Kevin Love was back in the starting lineup for Miami in Game 2, and it paid big dividends for the Heat, who evened the NBA Finals vs. the Nuggets.

The Heat’s Game 2 victory marked their seventh victory in the 2023 NBA Playoffs after trailing by at least 10 points.

Jimmy Butler delivered a masterclass in leadership Saturday, expressing optimism, calm, direction and perspective before Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Caleb Martin is just one of Miami’s undrafted players who was overlooked, cast off and used the G League to improve and land an NBA deal.

Michael Porter Jr. is an underappreciated part of the Nuggets’ success, bringing a gifted offensive game and improved defensive routine to NBA Finals.

The Heat can allow Nikola Jokic or Jamal Murray to have a breakout performance but not both − at least if they want a chance at winning the NBA title.

Who wins the NBA Finals? Miami is trying to make history as the first No. 8 seed to win an NBA title. Denver is going for the franchise’s first title.

The Miami Heat like their stars, no question. They also like their hidden gems and finding players who fit their system. How were the Heat built?