Defending Champs Nuggets Oust LeBron's Lakers in Thriller
In a nail-biting finish to the Western Conference playoff series, the defending champion Denver Nuggets eliminated LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers with a thrilling 108-106 victory in Game 5. The series victory, clinched 4-1, sees the Nuggets advance to the Conference Semifinals.
Jamal Murray played the hero for Denver, draining the game-winning shot with just 3.6 seconds remaining to break the deadlock at 106 apiece. The Canadian guard finished with 32 points, leading the Nuggets’ scoring charge.