Denver Nuggets Mostly Concerned With Miami Heat's Depth Should They Meet In NBA Finals

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler and center Bam Adebayo received most of the headlines this postseason.

While deservedly so, Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone is concerned more with the Heat's depth. As the Nuggets await the winner of the Eastern Conference finals, Malone said he is impressed with the Heat's role players who can produce on any given night.

"People talk about Jimmy and Bam was an All-Star," Malone said. "To me, they have guys stepping up every night. Gabe Vincent has been phenomenal. Him being out [in Game 5] was a big advantage for Boston because Gabe Vincent has been playing so well. Caleb Martin has been playing well. Kyle Lowry has had a great postseason. Kevin Love, Duncan Robinson, Tyler Herro may come back. If it's Miami, that series will be hard fought."

The Nuggets are in the Finals for the first time. If the Heat win, it would mark their seventh appearance.

"We've been talking about both teams every day," Malone said of the Heat and Boston Celtics. "Obviously, watched the game (Thursday) night and we'll watch again (tonight) to see if Miami can close it out."

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