Denver Nuggets Steal Game 2 in Thrilling Fashion Against Los Angeles Lakers
Jamal Murray's Heroics Stun Lakers, Give Nuggets 2-0 Series Lead
Missed Opportunities Doom Lakers, Momentum Now on Denver's Side
The Denver Nuggets pulled off a dramatic comeback victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. Trailing by 20 points in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets rallied to snatch a 120-118 win at the final buzzer.
Jamal Murray emerged as the hero for Denver, hitting a step-back jumper over Anthony Davis with just 0.3 seconds remaining on the clock. The shot capped off a remarkable comeback that saw the Nuggets erase a 17-point deficit in the second half.
Nikola Jokic had another dominant performance for the Nuggets, finishing with 30 points, 21 rebounds, and 10 assists. Michael Porter Jr. also chipped in with 20 points, while Murray added 19.
Despite a strong performance from LeBron James, who led the Lakers with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, Los Angeles could not hold onto their lead. Anthony Davis added 21 points and 9 rebounds, but missed a crucial free throw late in the game that would have given the Lakers a two-point advantage.
The loss leaves the Lakers with a daunting task of facing a 2-0 deficit as the series shifts to Los Angeles. The Nuggets, meanwhile, have seized the momentum and now hold a significant advantage in the series.
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