Led by Jamal Murray’s 37 points (23 in the 4th quarter), 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2, 108-103. Nikola Jokic added 23 points, 17 rebounds, and 12 assists for the Nuggets in the victory, his 4th consecutive Triple-Double and his 7th of the Playoffs, while LeBron James tallied 22 points, 9 rebounds, and 10 assists for the Lakers. The Nuggets lead this best-of-seven series, 2-0, with Game 3 taking place on Saturday, May 20 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC).

Nikola Jokic has now recorded his 7th triple-double of the 2023 Playoffs, tying Wilt Chamberlain (1967) for most Triple-Doubles in a single postseason.

Nikola Jokic is the 1st player in NBA history with 4 consecutive 20-point triple-doubles in the Playoffs

Nikola Jokic joins Wilt Chamberlain (04/09/1967 – 04/11/1967) as the only players in NBA history to record back-to-back Playoff games of 20+ points, 15+ rebounds, and 10+ assists.

Nikola Jokic is now the 2nd player in NBA history to record four consecutive Triple-Doubles in the Playoffs, joining:
Wilt Chamberlain: 4 Games (04/09/1967 – 04/16/1967)

Nikola Jokic (57 points, 38 rebounds, 26 assists) is the only player in NBA history to record 55+ points, 35+ rebounds, and 20+ assists over a 2-game span in the Playoffs.

Nikola Jokic recorded his 13th career triple-double in the Playoffs, passing Russell Westbrook (12) for 3rd most all-time:
Magic Johnson: 30
LeBron James: 28
Nikola Jokic: 13
Russell Westbrook: 12

Tonight marked Jamal Murray’s 4th, 20+ point 4th quarter in the Playoffs, the most over the last 25 seasons (Allen Iverson, 2)

LeBron James has now tied Bill Russell (137) for the 5th most Playoff double-doubles in NBA history
Tim Duncan: 164
Magic Johnson: 157
Wilt Chamberlain: 143
Shaquille O’Neal: 142
Bill Russell: 137
LeBron James: 137

Tonight marked LeBron James’s 50th career Playoff game with 10+ assists, becoming the 6th player in NBA history with 50 or more such games, joining:
Magic Johnson: 143 Games
John Stockton: 100 Games
Chris Paul: 55 Games
Steve Nash: 54 Games
Jason Kidd: 50 Games

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47 comments

  5. The missed layup by Lebrun at 27 seconds was crucial. If he makes it, then its a 2 point game and maybe 3 to 4 seconds left on the clock if Denver does not convert on their end.

  21. One player saying on the opponent 'They don't have a rim protector', one of his teammates missing a wide open dunk, and them losing the game is just lovely. Extraordinarily lovely.

  25. Lakers played a dysfunctional Grizzlies with Morant & no Adams, a dysfunctional GSW with Poole & Green. Now they’re playing a functional team with a Center

  27. Lakers played a dysfunctional Grizzlies with Morant & no Adams, a dysfunctional GSW with Poole & Green. Now they’re playing a functional team with a Center

  29. It's Murray's time to shine now, ain't no "bubble" Murray he always been like this, he killed Utah like this too in the past

  31. Murray didn't play that great of a game. He just heaved a couple desperation threes that hit. GSW became champions for years doing that.

  33. man to man to murray next game 3 4 5 6 schroder to murray then switch reaves to murray bounch back to 2-2 series LAKERS LETS GO💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏🙏

  46. 4th quarter Murray was unbelievable. But the moment LBJ fumbled that wide open dunk was when I felt the game would slip. AD didn't show up tonight and LBJ just wouldn't stop shooting 3s no matter how many he rimmed. C'mon Lakers, we tie the series with the next 2 games at home! 🙌🏾🟡🟣

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