Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets takes a step before stepping back and hitting the game-winning shot over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets knocks down the game-winning shot over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)- Denver Nuggets teammates mob Jamal Murray (27) after he hit a game-winning shot at the buzzer over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hugs Aaron Gordon (50) after Murray knocked down a game-winning shot over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets blows kisses to his family in the stands after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets celebrates his buzzer-beating game-winning shot over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers after the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers stands for the national anthem before the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets barrels through Austin Reaves (15) as Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers plays help defense during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers blocks a shot by Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets looks at LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers after James swatted a dunk attempt by Murray much to the surprise of fans seated court side during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets fouls LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers as Michael Porter Jr. (1) stands on the floor during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to being called for fouling LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets works against Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets dunks on Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23), Rui Hachimura (28) and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers react to a call against the Lakers during the first quarter against Nikola Jokic (15) and the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) and Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets run a two-man game against Austin Reaves (15), Rui Hachimura (28) and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Justin Holiday (9) of the Denver Nuggets dives ahead of Jaxson Hayes (11) of the Los Angeles Lakers to secure a loose ball during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Gabe Vincent (7) and Jaxson Hayes (11) of the Los Angeles Lakers defend Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets falls to the ground as D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a seat on his head during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets passes as Rui Hachimura (28) and Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers defend during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers drives past Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shouts defensive instructions as Jamal Murray (27) defends D'Angelo Russell (1) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Rui Hachimura (28) of the Los Angeles Lakers pokes the ball away from Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Gabe Vincent (7) of the Los Angeles Lakers pokes the ball away from Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Rui Hachimura (28) defends the front side during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets attacks the cup against Anthony Davis (3), LeBron James (23) and the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets walks to the bench for a timeout against the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers looks over his shoulder at the Denver Nuggets’ bench after knocking down the first of two three pointers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets leads a fast break and a comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers loses the ball as he falls to the ground as a hungry Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets pounces during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers watches as the ball he lost is fought for by Anthony Davis (3) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets dives for a loose ball after LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers coughed it up and it slid through the fingers of Anthony Davis (3) during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone speaks to Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates earning a free throw, while making a shot during the fourth quarter of the Denver Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets locks up Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers fouls Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets high fives Michael Porter Jr. (1) after earning a trip to the free throw line against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets shouts to Jamal Murray (27) where to set up against LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Aaron Gordon (50) of the Denver Nuggets and Austin Reaves (15) of the Los Angeles Lakers vie for a rebound during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets hugs Michael Porter Jr. (1) after Murray knocked down a game-winning shot over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets takes a step before stepping back and hitting the game-winning shot over Anthony Davis (3) of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter of the Nuggets’ 101-99 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, April 22, 2024. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Getting your player ready...
The Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on Monday night, April 22, 2024.
