Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell celebrates after a 3-point basket with teammate forward Anthony Davis during the first half against the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, April 22, 2024, in Denver. Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell falls on Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, bottom, during the first half in Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Monday, 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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