Denver Nuggets Stun Los Angeles Lakers with Buzzer-Beater to Take 2-0 Series Lead

Denver Nuggets stun Los Angeles Lakers with buzzer-beater to take 2-0 series lead

In a thrilling comeback victory, the Denver Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 in Game 2 of their playoff series. Jamal Murray hit a buzzer-beater to seal the win and give the Nuggets a commanding 2-0 series lead.

The Lakers, led by Anthony Davis’ impressive performance with 32 points and 11 rebounds, seemed to have control of the game for most of the night. However, the Nuggets, fueled by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double of 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, mounted a comeback in the fourth quarter to tie the game and eventually take the lead.

Despite the Lakers’ efforts, including a strong showing from role player D’Angelo Russell who scored 23 points, they were unable to hold off the Nuggets’ late surge. The loss marks the Lakers’ 10th consecutive defeat to the Nuggets and raises questions about their ability to overcome the defending champions.

As the series shifts to Los Angeles for Game 3, the Lakers will need to regroup and find a way to contain Jokic and the Nuggets’ potent offense. With the mental advantage clearly on the side of the Nuggets, the Lakers face a tough challenge in trying to turn the series around.

Game 3 is set to be a crucial matchup for both teams, with the Lakers looking to avoid falling into a deeper hole and the Nuggets aiming to continue their dominance over the Lakers. The stage is set for an intense battle as the series unfolds at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night.