Denver is looking forward to the first NBA Finals in its history and is waiting to find out who its opponent will be. Coach Michael Malone prepared, and complimented the star.

Nikola Jokic, who after two straight wins lost MVP honors to Joel Embiid this year, proved his dominance with eight triple-doubles so far in the playoffs. Denver returned to practice after a brief recovery and coach Michael Malone stood in front of reporters to talk about preparations for the Finals. "My mission is to remind the players not to listen and read everyone who says how good they are," Malone said.