Former Kentucky star Jamal Murray exploded in the fourth quarter to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers tonight.
Most importantly, the Nuggets now hold a 2-0 advantage over the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.
Murray caught fire late, scoring 23 points in the final quarter alone. He finished with 37 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals.
Jamal Murray finished with 23 points in the 4th quarter.
It was his 4th career 20-point 4th quarter in the playoffs, the most of any player over the last 25 years. pic.twitter.com/x48ubxrtth
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 19, 2023
Nikola Jokic added a triple-double with 23 points, 17 rebounds and 12 assists.
Anthony Davis had 18 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocked shots for the Lakers.
