NBA: Nuggets eliminate Lakers via Murray’s heroics
NBA: Nuggets eliminate Lakers via Murray’s heroics
The defending champions Denver Nuggets have eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers with a 108-106 squeaker in Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs in Denver on Monday, April 29, 2024, (Tuesday, April 30, Philippine time).
Jamal Murray hit the game-winning basket for the Nuggets as he sank a jumper with just 3.6 seconds left.
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The Lakers would fail to score in the ensuing possession.
Murray was hot all-game long and finished with 32 points on top of seven assists and three rebounds.
Micheal Porter Jr. added 26 while Nikola Jokic added 25 with 21 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets.
LeBron James had 30 for the Lakers while Anthony Davis added 17.
Denver will next face Minnesota in the Western Conference semifinals.