DENVER — The Denver Nuggets are the last of the four ABA teams that merged with the NBA to reach the Finals.
It's stirring up fond memories of the defunct league.
Dan Issel, David Thompson and Bobby Jones helped guide the Nuggets to the 1976 ABA Finals.
It was the last one before the league was absorbed by the NBA.
But many of the ABA concepts still impact the game today.
Up-tempo play.
The 3-point shot.
The first slam-dunk contest, hosted by Denver and included a concert.
The Nuggets will host the Miami Heat on Thursday in Game 1.
