Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray hit his second game-winning shot of their first-round series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.
In Denver's final possession during Monday's Game 5, Murray drove just past the free-throw line thanks to Nikola Jokic's screen and hit a shot over Austin Reaves to make it 108-106.Murray's first game-winning shot of the series also came at home during Game 2. The Nuggets trailed by 20 points, but Murray hit aThe Nuggets will now play the No. 3-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in what should be a riveting matchup between two robust squads.
But, with the Lakers now eliminated by Denver for the second straight postseason, here are some of the best reactions to Murray's second game winner:Jamal Murray is the first player in NBA history to make a go-ahead shot in the final 5 seconds of multiple games within a single playoff series.Wow. Another game-winning shot by Jamal Murray! He played exceptional, scoring 32 points after being questionable with a calf injury going into today's game.
As time passes, a lot of DAWGS are forgotten since they aren’t superstars, but the film will never lie. 💯
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