Jamal Murray’s breakout match against LA Clippers puts Denver Nuggets within a game of the second round of NBA playoffs.
Jamal Murray scored 43 points, including 24 in the second half, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 131-115 victory over the LA Clippers in Game 5, giving Denver a 3-2 series lead. Nikola Jokic contributed a triple-double, while the Clippers’ Ivica Zubac scored 27 points, but were unable to overcome a strong Nuggets performance. Elsewhere, the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics advanced to the second round, with Indiana defeating the Bucks 119-118 in overtime and Boston overpowering the Magic 120-89.
