Jamal Murray drained a game-winning three, securing a 131-126 victory for the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Credit: AP Photo/Frank Franklin II - Scanpix
Credit AP Photo/Frank Franklin II - Scanpix

Jamal Murray once again showcased his clutch gene against the Los Angeles Lakers, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 131-126 victory with a game-winning three.

Jamal Murray

Jamal  Murray
Jamal  Murray
MIN: 36.39
PTS: 21.45 (54.78%)
REB: 3.78
As: 6.07
ST: 1.4
BL: 0.52
TO: 2.07
GM: 60

Murray finished with 26 points, shooting 9-for-16 (56.3%) from the field. In his postgame press conference, he discussed his role with the Nuggets, emphasizing his selflessness and commitment to the team's success.

"I’d love to shoot 25-30 times a night, but at the end of the day, I'm trying to win," Murray said, highlighting his team-first mindset. Despite his scoring prowess, he understands that his role goes beyond just putting up points.

Murray also praised his teammate Nikola Jokic, recognizing that with a player of Jokic’s caliber on the court, he doesn’t need to force his shots.

"I have the best player in the world, a three-time MVP, about to be four-time MVP. I’m not going to force it," he said. "I might have it going and get to 25 shots, but it’s all about the flow of the game. I don’t like to come down and force things."

This season, Murray is averaging 21.5 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game, serving as a reliable second option for the Nuggets alongside Jokic.

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