In a dramatic conclusion to their NBA playoff series, the Denver Nuggets, led by Jamal Murray, eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers. Murray, overcoming a calf injury, scored 32 points, made 5 three-pointers, and had 7 assists, including a decisive game-winning jumper with just 4 seconds left in Game 5, sealing a 108-106 victory. This win marked Murray's second game-winner of the series and propelled the Nuggets into the Western Conference Semifinals. The Lakers had previously managed to stave off elimination in Game 4, breaking an 11-game losing streak against the Nuggets, but ultimately fell in the next game, completing the Nuggets' gentleman sweep. LeBron James, reflecting on the series loss, emphasized the tough competition and the narrow margins that defined the games.
Stop the madness https://t.co/wYaRP9wa02
LeBron discusses LA's season-ending loss to Denver and what his future holds 🎙️ https://t.co/RPn0JcWfLQ
Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from playoffs by Denver Nuggets. Where does LA go from here? https://t.co/1daNxLjmvu
Plaschke: Lakers stuck in mediocre hell with no hope in sight after season-ending loss https://t.co/zVbGIuzXLa
Where do the Lakers go from here? VOTE: https://t.co/Dev6H6O1ws https://t.co/Jstf2LfdfJ
"Game 2 I went right. Game 5 I went left." 🤣🗣️ Jamal Murray on his two-game winners against the Lakers 🔥 https://t.co/X0113i7uxn
With Title-or-Bust Mentality, Lakers Face Another Offseason of Major Decisions https://t.co/Fa12worzbP
1, 2, 3... GALVESTON! The Lakers are gone fishin' 🏖️ https://t.co/GbnV0uIjCG
✍️ for @SportingTrib. The Lakers season is over after Jamal Murray sunk them with yet another game-winner. Denver wins the series, 4-1. https://t.co/u2ESB7ZviT
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Instant reaction for @TheVolumeSports on Nuggets eliminating the Lakers https://t.co/CK537LhALl
LeBron first gave credit to Denver. Asked if he’s had initial thoughts about what comes next, he said first he’ll focus on his family and what’s going on with them, then get ready to report to @usabasketball for the Olympics. Hasn’t thought about next NBA season yet.
Murray overcomes calf injury to score 32 and hit game-winner in Nuggets’ 108-106 win over Lakers https://t.co/Un4FkNhZRe https://t.co/4hD3QqCFus
Jamal Murray hit the game-winning buzzer-beater in Game 2 and series-winning FG with 4 seconds left in Game 5. Murray is the 1st player in the last 25 seasons with multiple go-ahead FG in the final 5 seconds of a single playoff series. https://t.co/ZStXOgKHnM
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray, historically known as a clutch shooter, buries his second game-winner in 3 games to send the Los Angeles Lakers home from the NBA playoffs. #NBA https://t.co/PCz8nwQtkP
Reaction: Jamal Murray Game Winner vs LeBron James + Lakers https://t.co/Ie04ufRU4Y
32 points, 5 triples, 7 assists... and the GAME-WINNING shot to close out the series. What a night for Jamal Murray 👏👏👏 #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel https://t.co/6BhUFBiRnZ
Watch Jamal Murray hit another game-winner, send Lakers home for summer with Nuggets win https://t.co/xTJJacVZRj
Los Angeles Lakers eliminated from playoffs by Denver Nuggets. Where does LA go from here? https://t.co/h70HSXOytv
Jamal Murray’s game-winner lifts Nuggets over Lakers for gentleman sweep https://t.co/fvOnAySwe1 https://t.co/g2sxF7ntc9
Jamal Murray with 2 game winners against the Lakers. 🔥🔥 https://t.co/6WT0mwPgye https://t.co/tdtOYSp8Lb
Lead changes, clutch buckets and down-to-the-wire drama... Relive the CHAOTIC final two minutes that led to the Jamal Murray series-winning shot ‼️ https://t.co/y0cP2dganz
Jamal Murray made 2 iconic game winners in a single series COLD 🥶 https://t.co/cCj8z0tVsk
Jamal Murray called GAME AND SERIES. 🔥 (🎥: @NBA) https://t.co/IFabCc82Mj
Wow. Another game-winning shot by Jamal Murray! He played exceptional, scoring 32 points after being questionable with a calf injury going into today's game. The Lakers just didn't have an answer for him.
DENVER WINS ANOTHER THRILLER 🗣️ Murray: 32 PTS | 5 3PM | 7 AST MPJ: 26 PTS | 8-12 FG | 5 3PM Jokic: 25 PTS | 20 REB | 9 AST THE DEFENDING CHAMPS MOVE ON 🔥 https://t.co/nMyMe9X7Li
When it's clutch time, you know Jamal Murray is stepping up to hit the shot. The Nuggets take Game 5 and advance to Round 2. Up next? Owning their best Moments from the series ✅ https://t.co/BQDhAesnCK
When it's clutch time, you know Jamal Murray is stepping up to hit the shot. The Nuggets take Game 4 and advance to Round 2. Up next? Owning their best Moments from the series ✅ https://t.co/BQDhAesnCK
LAKERS ELIMINATED: Jamal Murray jumper seals Denver's 108-106 win in Game 5, eliminating Lakers from first-round playoff series https://t.co/ZW52Q1EOfE https://t.co/vY3c1FDDVf
“I’m speechless. It’s a dream come true." Jamal Murray to @ALaForce after his game-winner to eliminate the Lakers 🔥 https://t.co/dPBRVULBfA
Wow JAMAL MURRAY MR CLUTCH wih his 2nd game winners @nuggets move on but these were 5 tough battles . The combo of @KingJames & @AntDavis23 were superb in the 5 pressure packed games .
Two game-winners in one series 🤯 LAKERS FANS WILL SEE JAMAL MURRAY IN THEIR NIGHTMARES! https://t.co/UU2fpY6gmK
Jamal Murray ends the Lakers season with another game winner! 32 PTS | 7 AST | 5 3PT | 1 Dunk On LeBron https://t.co/WRPGzvc3IU
In a remarkable back-and-forth game, the Nuggets outlasted the Lakers down the stretch to win the series and end the season for the purple and gold. @LakersSBN https://t.co/DIwEPXyVz2
JAMAL MURRAY SAVES THE DAY AND KNOCKS OUT THE LAKERS. 🏹 https://t.co/mnZdhC7Yso
JAMAL MURRAY HITS HIS SECOND GAME-WINNING SHOT OF THE SERIES🔥 CLUTCH. (via @NBA) https://t.co/aO1LaqT4sw
JAMAL MURRAY CAME UP CLUTCH AGAIN FOR THE NUGGETS 🤯 https://t.co/DDqgg3C3KT
ELIMINATED: The Lakers' season ends on a late jumper from Nuggets' Jamal Murray as LA loses in Game 5 (and the series) to Denver 108-106. https://t.co/DJnDr4mOD8 https://t.co/KanOhSRHXZ
PLAYOFF. JAMAL. MURRAY. His SECOND GAME-WINNER of the series sends Denver to Round 2 🚨 https://t.co/b3AQoCUQIA https://t.co/ZiNxo5iNc0
Jamal Murray. Game. Series. The defending champs survive. https://t.co/leTadxZgoA
Two game winners in one series for Jamal Murray. Pretty good.
jamal murray is a postseason sicko https://t.co/N7kcJYdpEu
ON TO THE NEXT ⚒️ The Nuggets beat the Lakers in back-to-back #NBAPlayoffs and advance to the Second Round! https://t.co/84fcJcgqC1
Jamal Murray in crunch time https://t.co/SceDTz0PqE
The @nuggets advance to the Western Conference Semifinals! #NBAPlayoffs presented by Google Pixel https://t.co/diP5AaFcUx
Playoff Jamal Murray is a certified killer. Lethal.
Jamal Murray gets the winner, Lakers can't get the last ditch effort to go https://t.co/1PzHKHY1X5
UFC mega-fan and growing Canadian legend Jamal Murray sends the Lakers home. Again. The most clutch of the clutch.
THE NUGGETS SEND THE LAKERS TO CANCUN! 😱 https://t.co/tDCUjm9eOC
Jamal Murray sends the Lakers to LeCancun https://t.co/ggPRBsznou
Jamal Murray this series: 23.6 PPG 7.2 APG And two game winners. https://t.co/teTxP4Cs90
THE NUGGETS ELIMINATE THE LAKERS IN A GENTLEMAN'S SWEEP 😤 https://t.co/ll1uY0UQZb
The Lakers have been eliminated from the playoffs. https://t.co/hHpBSYE8PJ
JAMAL MURRAY OWNS THE LAKERS PERIOD https://t.co/SmgpQQkbLV
JAMAL MURRAY CALLS GAME AND SERIES 🤯 https://t.co/KTjufwBtz6
The Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs. https://t.co/O6tXDEYfsE
JAMAL MURRAY IS JUST TOO CLUTCH.
VIDEO: Nuggets win series, sweep the Lakers. https://t.co/2Mz2GKT519
JAMAL MURRAY WINS IT FOR DENVER https://t.co/G357kTqdvV
ALL JAMAL MURRAY DOES IS BE CANADIAN AND HIT GAME WINNERS AGAINST THE LAKERS
Jamal Murray is a bad bad man.
JOKER AND THE NUGGETS ELIMINATE THE LAKERS AND ADVANCE 🚨 https://t.co/J1w6eAGTKr
NUGGETS GENTLEMAN SWEEP OF THE LAKERS A YEAR AFTER SWEEPING THEM https://t.co/3btjdbWlYZ
Jamal Murray really is him What a clutch superstar Lakers fought hard and that result stinks
Playoff Jamal Murray, man. It makes no sense.
Jamal Murray dunks hard on LeBron and ends the Lakers season a bit later. https://t.co/YAdh0qwVno
The Denver Nuggets wrap up the gentleman's sweep against the Los Angeles Lakers and are advancing to the next round of the playoffs 🔥 https://t.co/8DmcCni0zk
Playoff Jamal Murray is truly one of the coldest players I’ve ever seen
JAMAL MURRAY STRAIGHT CASH #NUGGETS WIN
LAKERS LOSE TO ANOTHER JAMAL MURRAY GAME WINNER https://t.co/03OFsnH0uY
THE NUGGETS ELIMINATE THE LAKERS FOR THE SECOND STRAIGHT SEASON 🔥 https://t.co/9iixuanSbg
friggin jamal murray denver wins
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray ends the Lakers’ season https://t.co/fbb4fJDxh8
Jamal Murray. Wow What a game. What a finisher. Dang.
What a game from Jamal Murray. Seriously. What a game from him
Game 5 Jamal Murray https://t.co/SUCJCsebzO
The Los Angeles Lakers finally cracked the Denver Nuggets' mastery of this rivalry and extended their playoff lives for at least another game. https://t.co/hnYCPlpnC0
LeBron stars as Lakers stay alive and chase history after win over Nuggets: https://t.co/sEjrzTcL5R
Lakers-Nuggets Game 4 reaction: LA finally beats Denver to extend their series -- The Nuggets can actually bleed -- LA has led 70.8% of the series -- AD deserves his flowers https://t.co/UeXbqOhbyt https://t.co/9mMOAP5FQS
After 11 straight defeats and on the verge of getting swept again, the Lakers finally close out the Nuggets behind a balanced attack. @LakersSBN https://t.co/auMwmh3sEy
NBA roundup: Lakers finally solve Nuggets, avoid sweep https://t.co/3Cqdj3rCHo https://t.co/UXGMHxz605
Lakers stave off playoff elimination while ending 11-game losing streak against Nuggets https://t.co/ey6Le8VvVX
Lakers defeat Nuggets to avoid elimination: 'We've given ourselves another life' https://t.co/OJcCsHFPIr
New story: The Lakers finally broke through to beat the Nuggets, but their season remains teetering on the edge of elimination. “It’s a one-game series for us,” said LeBron James https://t.co/lzOGQOqGog
The Lakers finally beat the Nuggets in Game 4 thanks to a strong third-quarter performance, snapping an 11-game losing streak and avoiding a second straight sweep to Denver. @LakersSBN https://t.co/m0RlsnHBV0