Driven by Murray’s heroics, the Nuggets erased a 20-point second-half deficit, securing their tenth consecutive win over the reigning NBA champions. Murray’s dramatic shot marked the third game-winning buzzer-beater in a 20-point comeback in the last 25 NBA playoffs.
Despite a strong start by the Lakers, who led 59-44 at halftime, the Nuggets chipped away at the lead, fueled by a 27-point, 20-rebound, and 10-assist triple-double from Nikola Jokic. Jamal Murray contributed 20 points, while Michael Porter Jr. added 22.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 32 points, followed by LeBron James’ 26 and D’Angelo Russell’s 23. Russell, who had struggled with his shooting in the series opener, made 7-of-11 from three-point range.
The series now moves to Los Angeles for Game 3 on Thursday night, where the Lakers will aim to bounce back from this disappointing loss.
