In a dramatic conclusion to their NBA playoff series, the Denver Nuggets, led by Jamal Murray, eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray, overcoming a calf injury, scored 32 points, made 5 three-pointers, and had 7 assists, including a decisive game-winning jumper with just 4 seconds left in Game 5, sealing a 108-106 victory. This win marked Murray's second game-winner of the series and propelled the Nuggets into the Western Conference Semifinals. The Lakers had previously managed to stave off elimination in Game 4, breaking an 11-game losing streak against the Nuggets, but ultimately fell in the next game, completing the Nuggets' gentleman sweep. LeBron James, reflecting on the series loss, emphasized the tough competition and the narrow margins that defined the games.
