Udonis Haslem (42-Miami Heat), the oldest active player, gave a thumbs up to “The Monster” Nikola Jokic (28-Denver Nuggets). While he acknowledged Miami’s loss, he also pointed to the possibility of an upset.
The Heat fell 93-104 to the Nuggets in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series to determine the 2022-2023 NBA championship at PepsiCo Arena in Denver, Colorado, on Sunday (Feb. 2). It was a bitter pill to swallow after being outplayed on the road. Haslem was out.
Not being able to stop Jokic was the difference. They gave up 27 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds to Jokic. Yokic’s all-around triple-double performance faltered and they dropped Game 1.
Haslem, who announced his retirement at the end of the season, acknowledged Miami’s loss in an interview after Game 1 of the championship. “Denver played well at home, as prepared as they were. It’s an inexcusable loss,” he said.
“There’s no one who can stop Jokic one-on-one. All five of our players on the court have to be alert and defend him.” “We saw something to look forward to. I’m sure we’ll do better in game two.”스포츠토토
Haslem is a “one-club man,” having played 20 seasons in Miami. When he retires at the end of this season, his number 40 will be retired in perpetuity. Game 2 of the championship series between Miami and Denver will be played at 9 a.m. on May 5 at the same venue.