Lakers' Nightmare Continues Nuggets Erase Deficit, Murray Sinks Buzzer-Beater for 2-0 Series Lead (lakers vs nuggets, Nuggets, nuggets vs lakers)
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| DENVER, CO – APRRIL 22: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers, Aaron Gordon #50 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets look on during the game during Round 1 Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on April 22, 2024 at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. |
The Denver Nuggets delivered a stunning comeback for the ages on Monday night, erasing a 20-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Jamal Murray's game-winning buzzer-beater capped off a remarkable rally and puts the Nuggets firmly in control with a commanding 2-0 series lead.
The Lakers, looking to snap a 10-game losing streak against the reigning champions, started strong. LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the charge, building a seemingly comfortable 20-point lead midway through the second quarter. However, the Nuggets refused to buckle. Nikola Jokic, the reigning MVP, anchored their defense while Aaron Gordon and Will Barton provided key offensive contributions.
The tide began to turn in the third quarter. Denver chipped away at the deficit with a relentless hustle and some clutch three-point shooting. The Lakers' offense sputtered, and turnovers proved costly. By the fourth quarter, the score was tied, and the momentum had shifted entirely to the home crowd.
With the game hanging in the balance, both teams traded baskets down the stretch. James had a chance to win it with a three-pointer in the final seconds, but his shot rimmed out. Murray then rose to the occasion, draining a fadeaway buzzer-beater over Russell Westbrook to send the Ball Arena crowd into a frenzy.
The Lakers now face an uphill battle. No team in NBA history has come back from a 0-2 deficit against the defending champions. LeBron James, frustrated by a questionable overturned call in the fourth quarter, will need to rally his team to avoid a quick playoff exit.
WHAT A SEQUENCE IN DENVER! 🤯🤯🤯@Lakers 95@nuggets 95
— NBA (@NBA) April 23, 2024
Under 2 minutes to play in the 4Q on TNT 🍿 pic.twitter.com/gQQWAs5eTZ
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