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Lakers Lose to Nuggets in Game 2 Heartbreaker on Jamal Murray Buzzer-Beater
Denver Now Holds 2-0 Series Lead
Game 3 is Thursday in Los Angeles
The Denver Nuggets stunned the Los Angeles Lakers at the final buzzer to steal Game 2 and take a 2-0 series lead to LA after hanging on. Denver now holds a commanding 2-0 series lead and has won 10 straight games over the Lakers.
Jamal Murray was the hero for the Nuggets, hitting a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give Denver the 114-112 victory. Murray finished with 28 points, while Nikola Jokic added 26 points and 11 rebounds.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, while Anthony Davis added 23 points and 11 rebounds. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Nuggets' late rally.
The Lakers will now have to try to win three straight games in order to advance to the second round. Game 3 is Thursday in Los Angeles.
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