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04/22 23:49 CDT Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and
lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99
Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets
past Lakers 101-99
By ARNIE STAPLETON
AP Sports Writer
DENVER (AP) --- Jamal Murray sank a 15-foot step-back jumper at the buzzer and
the Denver Nuggets wiped out a 20-point second-half deficit to stun the Los
Angeles Lakers 101-99 Monday night and take a 2-0 lead in their Western
Conference playoff series.
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.
The series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3 Thursday night.
Murray's winning shot came after LeBron James misfired from long range with 16
seconds left and the game tied at 99.
Michael Porter Jr. grabbed the rebound with 13 seconds left and the Nuggets
didn't call a timeout.
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. Both
Murray and Davis fell into the Nuggets' bench as the sellout crowd's roar shook
Ball Arena.
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.
The Lakers led 59-44 at halftime and stretched their advantage to 68-48 two
minutes into the second half.
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