In the first round of G5 of the NBA playoffs, the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers with a total score of 4-1 and advanced to the Western Conference semifinals. In this series, the Nuggets' second-in-command Jamal Murray became a key figure in the team's victory with his outstanding performance and decisive ability in key moments, and his name was engraved in the history of the playoffs.
Some people say that the combination of "Murray and Jokic" is a bit of the meaning of the "OK" combination of the Lakers in the past, and now Murray uses Kobe Bryant to eliminate the Lakers, and the Mamba spirit in his body is vividly displayed.
Murray showed his big heart in this series, especially in the G5 game, where he not only scored 32 points, but also scored a stunner at a crucial moment in the final quarter to send the Lakers home. You know, he just beat the Lakers in G2 in this round of the series, and Murray's magical performance makes people have to compare him with those legends in the history of the playoffs, and the author thinks he has the shadow of Huang Mambarroi.
It has to be said that Murray's stats in this game are really comprehensive, he played 41 minutes, shot 13-of-28, 5-of-10 three-pointers, 1-of-1 free throws, and contributed 3 rebounds and 7 assists in addition to 32 points. Such statistics allow us fans to see Murray's versatility on the court and his ability to control the pace of the game, which is his ability.
Murray's style of play is full of intelligence and creativity, and he is able to find the best scoring opportunities in high-speed movement, and his breakaways, mid-range jumpers and three-pointers are all powerful tools for scoring. In the G5 game, Murray's three-point shot became his lethal weapon, and every shot he made put the Lakers' defense under pressure, which is the pressure that a top scorer brings.
At the same time, Murray's style of play is varied, and he is able to flexibly adjust his attacking style according to the course of the game and the opponent's defensive strategy. In the G5 game, Murray showed his ability to shoot quickly after blocking and pick-and-roll, as well as his decisiveness to score singles at crucial moments. His ability has helped him become another trump card for the Nuggets in the playoffs, which can be said to complement Jokic.
In addition to Murray, the rest of the Nuggets players also had excellent performances. Jokic's dominance under the basket, Porter's three-point firepower, and Gordon's key rebounds were all important factors in the Nuggets' ability to win the game. The Nuggets' team basketball, which was vividly displayed in this round of the series, deserves to be the defending champions.
The Lakers also did their best in this game, but in the end they couldn't withstand the Nuggets' offense. Although LeBron James scored a triple-double of 30 points, 9 rebounds and 11 assists, he had no choice but to accept defeat in the face of Murray's stunner. The Lakers' exit also means that James was eliminated in the first round for the second time in his career, and there is not much chance left for him to win the championship.
This time the Lakers are out, casting a shadow over their future. Whether James will be able to win another championship in his future career has become an unknown. The Lakers will need to make adjustments in the offseason to improve the overall strength of the team through reinforcements or trades in order to make a comeback next season.
Murray's outstanding performance in this series has made him a key figure for the Nuggets to advance, and this is another classic of his god series, which is similar to the previous 50+ offensive points in consecutive single-round series.
Fans, what do you think of Murray's performance in this series, and has he become a top star in the league? Leave your thoughts in the comments section and let's discuss Murray's future and the future of the Lakers.