Against the Clippers, Jamal Murray shoots in the last second

To open the second part of the season, Clippers he received Nuggets. If Denver dominates the debates at the start of the match, Los Angeles can count on a good entry into the game Benedict Maturin (38 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists) to stay in touch. The former Pacers allow their team to tie the game early Jordan Miller does not give advantage to his team (25-24).

After the lack of success at the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets are counting on Bruce Brown to create a new gap. The winger takes his first six shots and Julian Stravther followed by 4/4 from afar (49-41).

Trailing by seven points at halftime, the Clippers opened the second half with a long shot. Kawhi Leonard (23 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists). However, Denver continues to lead debates and leads by ten points, which is the biggest gap in the match (74-64). Far from giving up, Tyronn Lue’s men got off to a 9-0 start Nicholas Batum (6 points, 2/3 to 3 points) to return to the length before Nikola Jokic (22 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists) fail Janik Konan-Niederhauser to calm the fire. However, Nicolas Batum managed another shot from distance to restore the advantage to the Californians.

At the end of the third quarter, where they lost seven possessions, the Nuggets trailed 77 to 78. The final act began with another turnover for David Adelman’s men, but the Clippers did not take advantage of it. Thanks for Jonas Valanciunas, Denver gets back in front, and then the nerves heat up between the Lithuanian, Benedikt Maturin and Chris Dunn. Accordingly, all three players receive a technical foul. Moreover, the two teams quickly find themselves in the penalty area and increase the number of free throws.

In the free throw game, Jamal Murray misses

Thus, Denver leads by only one point entering the five minutes of the match. Los Angeles is counting on Derrick Jones Jr. to go forward. The attacker first appears inside before firing a long-range arrow to respond to two successful free throws Jamal Murray (20 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists). In the last minute, Nikola Jokić tied the two teams, but Benedikt Maturin made another foul and made two free throws (109-107).

In the next possession, Nikola Jokić is blocked by Brook Lopez and Tim Hardaway Jr. was forced to send Derrick Jones Jr. to the line that makes 2/2. In the process, Jamal Murray accelerates in the Clippers before going to hit a “poster” on Brook Lopez. On the inbounds, Denver’s defense forgets the former Bucks and is able to dunk. This basket did not guarantee a win for Los Angeles as Jamal Murray scored the winning basket before Derrick Jones Jr. was fouled. and made three free throws. The All-Star made it in the first two, but the last one is missing and cannot extract the extension.

The Clippers won 115-114 and are just one win away from returning to a positive record. This could happen this Friday with a win against the Lakers.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Benedikt Maturin succeeds in his first match at home. For the first time since moving from the Pacers, Benedict Maturin played in the Intuit Dome, and the former Indiana player made his debut. While his team struggled early in the match, he entered the game and immediately scored 11 points to give the home team the lead. In the third quarter, the back end was involved in a 9-0 run that allowed Los Angeles to get back within a point. At the end of the meeting, they serve him first John Collins before making two free throws to give his team the lead in the final minute. Benedikt Maturin finished with 38 points in 34 minutes, which tied his career record, with 12/22 shooting and 12/13 free throws.

– Ruined birthday. During the first two duels against the Clippers, Nikola Jokić put 55 and 31 points. During this third clash, the Serbian celebrated his 31st candle, but did not achieve new success against Los Angeles. Clumsy from the start, the three-time MVP had a rough night as his 0/6 from long range still finished with 22 points and 17 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his team from losing.

– Jamal Murray as. Just to prevent Denver from leaving Los Angeles with a loss, Jamal Murray worked in the final moments. First, he scored the game-winning basket eleven seconds into regulation to pull his team within one point, but Benedict Maturin responded with two free throws to give the Clippers a three-point lead. With the overtime ball in hand, Jamal Murray makes a 3-pointer. If he misses, he’s mostly the victim of a Derrick Jones Jr. foul. At the free throw line, the Canadian makes his first two attempts before missing the last, sealing the Nuggets’ fate.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = point difference when the player is on the court; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.