Jamal Murray's epic shot over Anthony Davis at the buzzer was so insane that he didn't even see it go in live! The Denver Nuggets pulled off a jaw-dropping 101-99 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, coming back from a massive 20-point deficit in the second half. The whole stadium erupted as Murray's shot swished through the net, and he fell into the Nuggets' bench in celebration.
Murray, who struggled with his shooting earlier in the game, turned things around in the fourth quarter. He missed 13 of his first 16 shots but then went on a tear, scoring 14 points on 6-for-8 shooting in the final quarter, finishing with 20 points. His teammates kept encouraging him to keep shooting, and it paid off big time.
Nuggets coach Michael Malone made a gutsy call by not calling a timeout after Michael Porter Jr. grabbed a crucial rebound off LeBron James' missed 3-pointer with 13 seconds left. Malone wanted his players to stay in the flow and let their best players make plays. Murray took advantage of the opportunity, faking a 3-pointer and beating Davis to the spot for the game-winning shot.
Davis, who led the Lakers with 32 points, kept it short and sweet in his postgame interview, acknowledging Murray's incredible shot. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic had a monster game for the Nuggets, posting a triple-double with 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists. Porter added 22 points, and Aaron Gordon chipped in with 14.
The win gave the Nuggets a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference series, which now shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3. Despite the loss, James praised the Nuggets for their resilience, acknowledging that no lead is safe in the NBA, especially against the defending champions.
It was a game full of drama and excitement, showcasing the best of playoff basketball. Murray's game-winner will surely go down as one of the most memorable moments of the season, and it's a testament to the Nuggets' grit and determination.
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