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Two teams that couldn't be further apart in their journey to this summer's showpiece series will be playing on the same court for the same trophy.
So, how will it all unfold? Can Nikola Jokic secure his first championship title, or will the Heat add another ring to their collection? Let's take a look at some of the key talking points below...
Denver's selfless squad
While Jokic and Jamal Murray are considered crucial to offence, the Nuggets wouldn't be where they are without building a squad full of steely defenders and sharpshooters capable of filling in when called upon.Nuggets head coach Michael Malone has orchestrated this by deploying his players at specific junctions to help the core team flex their muscles.
It means that while most teams are scrambling to experiment with their rosters, Denver's plans have worked out perfectly.