In a thrilling Game 2 matchup, the Denver Nuggets pulled off a stunning comeback victory over the Los Angeles Lakers with Jamal Murray hitting a game-winning shot at the buzzer. Despite trailing by 20 points earlier in the game, the Nuggets never gave up and managed to secure a 101-99 win to take a 2-0 series lead.
Murray, who had struggled with his shooting throughout the game, delivered when it mattered most. With the score tied in the final seconds, he dribbled to the baseline and nailed a step-back jumper over Anthony Davis to seal the victory for Denver. Nikola Jokic also had a standout performance with a triple-double of 27 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists.
On the other side, Davis led the Lakers with 32 points and 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the resilient Nuggets. LeBron James contributed 26 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds in the losing effort.
In another exciting playoff game, the New York Knicks staged a late comeback to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-101 and take a 2-0 series lead. Donte DiVincenzo hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with just 13.1 seconds remaining to secure the victory for the Knicks.
With these thrilling victories, both the Nuggets and the Knicks have taken commanding leads in their respective playoff series, setting the stage for more intense matchups in the games to come.