[Hoot Gibson]

Jokic plays like a big center. I don't see many defenders trying to plant their feet and take charges from him. He is able to do more dribbling in the paint because teams have to be very careful about double teaming him because of his passing ability. Jokic is in great physical condition, which is why he is able to turn defensive rebounds into fast breaks with him beating his defenders down the court on the dribble.

I picked the Nuggets to win the series in five games and I am sticking with that prediction. Miami will not continue to hit 49 percent of their three-point attempts and Denver will either improve their defense or there will be some new faces on the floor. Miami plays hard and are well coached but if both teams play up to their capability, the Heat cannot win the series.