The storied rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets reached new heights on Monday night as Jamal Murray delivered a game-defining moment, halting the Lakers’ comeback.
Following the intense showdown, LeBron James, a basketball legend in his own right, shared his insights in a post-game interview with reporters, including Johan Buha from The Athletic.
When asked about his thoughts on Murray’s decisive shot, James displayed his veteran intuition, remarking, “The moment it left his hand, I already knew it was going in. I called ‘GAME’ for him.” Despite the disappointment of defeat, James acknowledged Murray’s exceptional skill on the court.
Jamal Murray didn’t even see his spectacular buzzer-beater
Meanwhile, Murray’s heroics earned him widespread acclaim, with his buzzer-beater sealing victory for the Nuggets. However, in a twist of fate, Murray himself didn’t witness the shot that secured the win.
Reflecting on the moment, Murray explained, “I just lost my balance and fell… I just heard everybody scream, and that was how I knew it went in.”
The Nuggets’ triumph not only extended their winning streak against the Lakers to 10 games but also gave them a crucial lead in the first-round playoff series.
With just one more victory needed to advance to the next round, the Nuggets have intensified the rivalry, leaving Lakers fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter of this fierce competition.
