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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the first half of game three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray passes the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James during the first half of game three of the Western Conference Finals of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
“I don’t understand what’s going on in the replay center, to be honest,” remarked James. “D-Lo clearly gets hit in the face on a drive. What the f*** do we have a replay center if this is going to go — it doesn’t make sense to me,” he added. Despite James’ protestations, Jamal Murray’s Nuggets celebrated their hard-fought victory over the Lakers, buoyed by support from officials and commentators alike.

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May 18, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) and forward Bruce Brown (11) in the fourth quarter during game two of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Meanwhile, Reggie Miller, the former basketball player, took to his official Instagram account to share a story featuring the Nuggets’ Jamal Murray. Alongside the images, he penned, “I love this time of year.” While Miller’s support for the Nuggets isn’t new, the question arises: Why is he praising Jamal Murray?
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Concluding the game in a manner befitting Jamal Murray’s unparalleled style…
Miller purposefully uploaded the story not only to celebrate the NBA playoffs but also to applaud Jamal Murray’s buzzer-beater. Undoubtedly, today’s man of the match was Jamal Murray. Despite missing 13 of his 16 shots, the Denver Nuggets’ #27 proved that true greatness lies in perseverance.
“I just lost my balance and fell. I think AD was in my way or somebody was in my way, and I just heard everybody scream — and that’s how I knew it went in,” recounted Murray. With nerves of steel, he sank the game-winning shot, igniting cheers from the crowd and capturing the attention of athletes and commentators alike.
Now, the bar of expectation is set high for Jamal Murray. Will he be able to match this level of performance in the upcoming showdowns? Only time will tell.
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