(Photo : Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) DENVER, COLORADO – Jamal Murray (#27) of the Denver Nuggets drives towards Anthony Edwards (#1) of the Minnesota Timberwolves within the fourth quarter throughout Round 1 Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena on April 19, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
In in the present day’s recreation, Jamal Murray has precisely 4 40-point video games every within the season and playoffs. At the 1:47 mark within the fourth, he broke the impasse.
Jamal Murray has extra 40-point video games within the playoffs than within the common season 🤯
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) April 20, 2023
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It was shut as much as that time when Murray secured his 40-piece. It was his fifth profession playoff recreation hitting at the least 40 factors, yet another than his all-time season report. A report that issues not if the highest staff within the Western Conference will get booted out by an eighth seed.
That’s Jamal Murray’s fifth 40-point recreation within the playoffs.
— HoopsHype (@hoopshype) April 20, 2023
The Denver Nuggets have been in full management within the first half, with the Minnesota Timberwolves struggling to purchase a bucket. The Wolves have been taking pictures at a mere 39% from the sector, a ten-point enchancment from their uninspired Game 1 clip of 29%, however nonetheless means beneath league common.
Then they immediately obtained into the groove. Down 15 on the half, the Wolves pushed the tempo and hit 17 of 21 within the third, for 40 factors. They lead the Nuggets 89-87 heading into the ultimate body.
Michael Malone was livid. “They shot 80% in the third quarter – 80%!” he exclaimed. “So, we didn’t play any defense. That’s what happened!” The Nuggets are the no 1 defensive staff within the league. Malone has each proper to be disgusted on the 17-point turnaround.
Michael Porter, Jr, was most likely apologetic, scoring 8 straight factors, together with a 4-point play 14 seconds into the fourth quarter. Jamal Murray continued his scoring barrage and sunk two extra threes for six within the recreation.
Anthony Edwards additionally made six from a protracted distance. He led all scorers with 41. The Wolves return dwelling with an 0-2 baggage.
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