Jamal Murray leads the Nuggets to huge win, 2-0 lead over Lakers
May 18, 2023, 8:53 PM
Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets drives against Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter in game two of the Western Conference Finals at Ball Arena on May 18, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
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It didn’t seem like the Nuggets’ night. Things weren’t going their way for most of the night, as it appeared like Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals was tilted toward the Lakers.
Tony Brothers was one of the refs. Two Nuggets were in foul trouble in the first quarter. The free-throw count through three quarters was 22-10 in favor of Los Angeles.
It felt like the NBA wanted the series to be 1-1. It seemed like things were stacked against the Nuggets. But one person wasn’t accepting the script.
It wasn’t Nikola Jokic. Instead, it was Jamal Murray.
On a night when the point guard struggled from the field, he came up big in the biggest moment. Murray’s 23 points in the fourth quarter propelled Denver to a victory, giving them a monstrous win.
“BANG” 😤😤
(h/t: @TaylorRooks) pic.twitter.com/z8aHEsZ999
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 19, 2023
The Nuggets have never been to the NBA Finals. They’ve never had a series lead in the Western Conference Finals.
Now, they’re up 2-0. The Lakers have to win four out of five to knock them out.
Denver is on the brink of making history. Thursday night was a huge, huge step.
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