NBA Playoffs Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, saw the Denver Nuggets defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103. Thanks to a stunning fourth quarter from Jamal Murray.
Murray and Nikola Strength – Finals Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
Murray struggled through the first three quarters, before shining through for 23, of his game-high 37 points in the fourth. Jamal Murray scored 37 points overall in Game 2, to lead all scorers, including 23 in the fourth quarter that helped the Nuggets win 108-103. His performance served as proof of his capacity to turn offensively unstoppable at any time during a game when he gets going. After scoring 31 points in the first game of the series, he continued to dominate the Lakers’ defence. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic, who recorded 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists and 3 steals in 42 minutes for the Nuggets, recorded another triple-double performance.
Murray had 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals in the end. The game Nikola Jokic played was well-balanced. He now shares with Wilt Chamberlain, the NBA record for the most triple-doubles in a single playoff series.
Lakers Game Highlights In NBA Playoffs Finals Game 2
The Lakers must examine their motives after blowing a significant lead in Game 2’s second half. Anthony Davis struggled with his shots, scoring just 18 points on 4-of-15 shooting. His Game 1 scores were impressive but he failed to match that performance.
The Lakers failed to cash-in on their lead in the the second and third quarters, allowing the Nuggets to solidify their hold on the game in the fourth. Austin Reaves (22 points on 5-of-9 3-point shooting) and Rui Hachimura (21 points on 8-of-10 shooting) both played well over D’Angelo Russell (10 points on 3-of-8).
Even LeBron James, who finished the night one rebound shy of a triple-double with 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists, had some embarrassing moments.
Denver Nuggets Not Unbeatable Though At NBA Playoffs
In contrast, Jamal Murray and the Nuggets will try to put the Lakers in a worse position when they play Game 3 in Los Angeles on Saturday. Recall that the Nuggets led the Phoenix Suns 2-0 in their second-round series before dropping the following two games on the road.
As this series moves to Crypto.com Arena for Game 3 on Saturday, May 20, 8:30 p.m. ET, the Lakers are currently down 2-0.
