Canada’s Jamal Murray hits buzzer beater as Denver Nuggets edge Los Angeles Lakers 101-99
Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets puts up a last second shot against Anthony Davis in the fourth quarter to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers during Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at Ball Arena. The Nuggets won 101-99 on April 22, 2024 in Denver .
Murray’s fadeaway, falling-down game-winner provided the Nuggets with their first lead since 5-3 in the opening minutes and gave the reigning NBA champions their 10th consecutive win over the Lakers.Murray’s winning shot came after LeBron James misfired from long range with 16 seconds left and the game tied at 99.Instead, Murray took the ball to the right side with Anthony Davis guarding him, stepped back and swished the basket just as the buzzer sounded.
Murray finished with 20 points, including 14 in the fourth quarter, and Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double with 27 points, 20 boards and 10 assists. Porter added 22 points and Aaron Gordon 14 for Denver. Davis led the Lakers with 32 points, James had 26 and D’Angelo Russell added 23 with a career playoff-high seven 3s.
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