I don't think there are many players who can keep Jokic. I don't think Bam Adebayo can defend Jokic.
Denver Nuggets will be champions this year.
I think the series will end 4-2 or 4-1.
4-1 is my prediction.
Well, Anthony Davis is a good defender with his 2 blocks per game, maybe better than Bam so they will really have to find a way to stop that monster Joker. I think one way of cutting the offense of the Nuggets is to double him but we saw how bad Murray could be if he will be left alone.
Miami Heat should be careful with switches. If Jokic finds a way to dispose of Bam on his side then it could be a sure deuce for the Nuggets.
I am not underestimating the Miami Heat defense because we saw them locked in in games 1 to 3 and then in game 7. But when the Nuggets play at a high defensive level, they are also not to be underestimated.
The Heat are quicker than the Nuggets due to their small lineup, and they have been highly effective, evident on how they reach to the Finals. Game 1 will reveal how well the Heat match up against the heavy favorites, the Denver Nuggets. Jimmy needs to deliver a legendary performance to lead his team, although we have witnessed in the conference finals that there are occasions when Butler struggles, yet his teammates are always there to support him.
Are they? Didn't we see Jokic starting most of the transition plays of the Nuggets and sometimes he will be the one taking the ball to the rim? I think the Miami Heat's upper hand is their strong defense but we will see if it will be effective against the Nuggets.
Game 1, I will be betting for the Nuggets, if I see that their defense is effective then I might bet for the Heat on the next games with the handicap included just to be sure.