Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray once again proved his clutch credentials as he sunk the Los Angeles Lakers with a game-winning shot in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series.
Murray’s heroics came late in the fourth quarter, as he drained a go-ahead shot with just seconds remaining, securing a 108-106 victory for the Nuggets and ending the Lakers’ postseason hopes.
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This isn’t the first time Murray has played the hero in this series. In a moment reminiscent of Game 2, Murray, despite facing injury concerns, took control of the game when it mattered most, sinking a fadeaway mid-range jumper to seal the win and ignite the crowd’s excitement.
Murray’s confidence and skill under pressure have been on full display throughout the 2024 playoffs, with this being his second game-winning shot in the first round alone.
His clutch performances have propelled the Nuggets into the Western Conference semifinals, where they are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in what promises to be another thrilling matchup.
