Nine people were shot in Denver, Colorado, following celebrations of the Denver Nuggets' first NBA championship win. Three of the victims are in critical condition, while the remaining victims and the suspect are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect has been taken into police custody, and the Denver Police Department is asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact them.
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The Denver Nuggets have won their first ever NBA title, after a thrilling 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets to victory with 28 points and 16 rebounds, earning him the NBA Finals MVP award. Despite a slow start, the Nuggets managed to close out the series on their home court, marking a momentous occasion for the team.
On Sunday, tensions boiled over between Denver Nuggets All-Star center Nikola Jokic and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia during Game 4 of their second round playoff series. Jokic was assessed a technical foul for the incident, and the Suns went on to win the game and tie the series. The altercation has sparked debate among fans and analysts, and the NBA is currently investigating the incident with potential disciplinary action to be determined soon. Both teams will now prepare for Game 5 of the series on Tuesday.