Nuggets stun Lakers in Game 2 on Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater


by @sbsun

@sbsun— Murray sinks a 15-foot step-back jumper as time expires and Denver wipes out a 20-point second-half deficit for a 101-99 win and a 2-0 lead in the first-round series, their 10th consecutive victory over the Lakers.

www.dailycamera.com—Jamal Murray’s greatest shot: Before buzzer beater to stun Lakers, Murray needed encouragement from Nuggets. To understand how Jamal Murray can suddenly get so hot when he needs to rally, start with a backpack.

@GreeleyTribune—Jamal Murray’s greatest shot: Before buzzer beater to stun Lakers, Murray needed encouragement from Nuggets. To understand how Jamal Murray can suddenly get so hot when he needs to rally, start with a backpack.

Los Angeles Times—Lakers lose to Nuggets in Game 2 heartbreaker on Jamal Murray buzzer-beater. It wasn’t a must-win game when the night began. Teams beginning a series on the road, of course, just have to win one out of four provided they handle business on their own home court. But these circumstances are different. The Lakers had to win. After losing nine consecutive games to Denver and Nikola Jokic, after having late-game issue after late-game issue, Monday had to be the stand. Up 20 early in the second half, if the Lakers weren’t going to do this in Game 2, when on earth would they?...