DENVER — Everything from the history books to the way they've played through most of the postseason suggests the Denver Nuggets are on the verge of capturing their first NBA title in 47 years in the league.
The goal now for Denver is to not let up against the Miami Heat on Monday in what will be the first title-clinching opportunity in franchise history.
''My biggest concern going into any close-out game is human nature and fighting against that,'' coach Michael Malone said Sunday after practice. ''Most teams, when you're up 3-1, they come up for air.