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Lakers Suffer Crushing Loss to Nuggets in Game 2: Jamal Murray's Buzzer-Beater Stuns LA

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Jamal Murray's epic buzzer-beater seals a shocking 101-99 comeback win for Nuggets over Lakers in Game 2. Check out LeBron James' reaction to the officiating controversy!

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a devastating defeat in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets as Jamal Murray's buzzer-beater shot sealed a remarkable comeback victory. Despite holding a 20-point lead, the Lakers fell short in a 101-99 loss, giving the Nuggets a commanding 2-0 series lead. LeBron James and the Lakers criticized the officiating, raising eyebrows in the post-game discussions.

In a thrilling turn of events, Jamal Murray's midrange jumper at the final buzzer lifted the Denver Nuggets to an astonishing victory over the Lakers. The defending champions showcased their resilience, erasing a significant deficit to secure a crucial win in the NBA playoffs. The game-winner by Murray left fans in awe of the Nuggets' tenacity and skill on the court.

On the heels of the intense showdown, debates erupted over LeBron James' performance and his reaction to the game's officiating. The Lakers' star player expressed frustration with uncalled fouls in crucial moments of the game, adding fuel to the post-match analysis. As the series progresses, tensions are high as both teams continue to battle for supremacy on the hardwood.

In the aftermath of Game 2, the spotlight remains on the Lakers and Nuggets, with fans eagerly anticipating the next face-off between these fierce competitors. The drama and excitement of the playoffs only intensify as the stakes rise, setting the stage for an electrifying continuation of this thrilling NBA showdown.

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Lakers blow 20-point lead in 101-99 loss to Nuggets in Game 2, LA's ... (NBC Southern California)

Jamal Murray hit a buzzer-beater and the Denver Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit to stun the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 to take a commanding 2-0 series on ...

Jamal Murray buzzer-beater sends Lakers to crushing Game 2 loss (Los Angeles Times)

Jamal Murray hit a midrange jumper just before the final buzzer to lift the Denver Nuggets to a stunning, 101-99 comeback victory over the Lakers in Game 2.

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NBA: Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers, Knicks stun ... (Ahram Online)

Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on ...

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Nuggets fight back to beat Lakers in play-offs (Modern Ghana)

Jamal Murray scored on the buzzer as defending champions the Denver Nuggets beat the LA Lakers 101-99 to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA play-offs first-round ...

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LeBron James, Lakers criticize officiating after Game 2 loss to Nuggets (OCRegister)

James appeared to be especially flustered multiple times in the fourth quarter when he thought he was fouled on drives that weren't called, adding to the ...

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Photos: Game 2 - Lakers at Nuggets (04/22/24) (Lakers.com)

View the photo gallery for Photos: Game 2 - Lakers at Nuggets (04/22/24) on NBA.com.

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Grades for LeBron James, Anthony Davis in Lakers Game 2 loss vs ... (Silver Screen and Roll)

Grading every Lakers player's performance from the team's 101-99 Game 2 loss to the Nuggets.

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Nikola Jokiฤ‡'s brother reportedly involved in altercation after Lakers ... (The Guardian)

The NBA and Denver police are looking into an incident in which a man said to be one of the brothers of Nuggets star Nikola Jokiฤ‡ was seen punching a fan.

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Nuggets 101-99 Lakers (23 Apr, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN (PH) (ESPN Philippines)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers NBA game from 23 April 2024 on ESPN (PH).

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Five takeaways from Lakers' deflating Game 2 loss to the Nuggets (Hero Complex)

Lakers takeaways: What more can LeBron James, Anthony Davis do to beat the Nuggets? LeBron James drives past Nikola Jokic. The Lakers' LeBron James drives ...

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Nuggets-Lakers: 5 takeaways from Denver's buzzer-beating comeback (NBA.com)

Down 20 points in Game 2, Denver storms back and ultimately topples Los Angeles on Jamal Murray's buzzer-beating jump shot.

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Nuggets, Knicks storm back with dramatic game-winners; Examining ... (CBSSports.com)

Donte DiVincenzo and Jamal Murray were the heroes for New York and Denver.

Murray buzzer-beater lifts Nuggets over Lakers (Philstar.com)

Jamal Murray fired the game-winner at the buzzer as the NBA champion Denver Nuggets erased a 20-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-99 on ...

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Nuggets coach Michael Malone explains why he didn't call timeout ... (CBS Denver)

Many things had to fall in line for Jamal Murray to have the opportunity to make the basket at all, and one of them was a crucial decision by his coach.

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