In the fifth game of the first round of the Western Conference in the 23-24 NBA playoffs, the Nuggets hosted the Lakers, and it was rumored before the game that the injured Murray continued to play today.
The process of the game is the same as the first four games of the series, the Nuggets fell behind in the first half, the Nuggets overtook the score in the third quarter, the Nuggets led 81-79 after the first three quarters, and the Nuggets Waters and Murray scored 3 points in the final quarter, the Lakers' James and Hachimura returned 5 points, and the scores of the two teams then rose alternately, James broke through and caused two fouls to hit both free throws, the two teams tied at 106, the Nuggets' Murray broke through and scored, the Lakers did not score 3 points in the last attack, and the Nuggets narrowly won 108-106 at home with a total score of 4-1 to eliminate the Lakers and advance to the semifinals。
Murray, who played with an injury, scored 32 points on 13-of-28 shooting today, Jokic scored 25 points, 20 rebounds and 9 assists today, Porter Jr. scored 26 points today, and the Nuggets made 16 three-pointers today, which is an important reason why the Nuggets won today.
The Lakers fought hard today, Davis scored 17 points and 12 rebounds today, Reaves scored 19 points, James scored 30 points and 11 assists, Russell only scored 14 points today, what kind of lineup adjustments will the Lakers have this summer? Will Russell, who played a ghost game, stay on the team? Will Wood, who didn't get a chance in the playoffs, leave?