"Bubble Murray is back" - Nuggets fans in tears after Jamal Murray explodes for epic 40-point performance in Game 2

Modified Apr 20, 2023 06:34 GMT

Denver Nuggets fans are celebrating their Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Jamal Murray's 40 points. Murray is slowly getting back into form following his knee injury at the end of the 2020-21 season.

In the Nuggets' 122-113 win on Wednesday to earn a 2-0 series lead, Murray exploded for 40 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals. He shot 13-for-22 from the field, including 6-for-10 from beyond the arc.

Nikola Jokic had a near triple-double with 27 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Michael Porter Jr. added 16 points and six rebounds, while Aaron Gordon contributed 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Fans on social media reacted to the Denver Nuggets' dominant performance in Game 2. The Minnesota Timberwolves valiantly fought back in the third quarter, but Murray proved to be too much for them to handle.

"Bubble Murray" was an unstoppable force for the Nuggets in the 2020 NBA playoffs. He averaged 26.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists inside the bubble, helping Denver reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2009.

Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards put on a show in Game 2

Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards put on a show in Game 2 between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Murray and Edwards dueled for most of the night, but it was the Nuggets who take a 2-0 lead into Minnesota for Games 3 and 4.

Jamal Murray was simply too good on the night. Edwards, meanwhile, had 41 points, four assists and two steals. He went 14-for-23 from the field and 6-for-10 from the 3-point area.

The Nuggets got a big lead early in the game and it looked like they would cruise to a win. However, the Timberwolves put up a fight in the third quarter before coming up short in the final frame.

Games 3 and 4 of this first-round series will be at the Target Center in Minnesota. Game 3 is on Friday, while Game 4 is on Sunday. It will be interesting to see if the Timberwolves can prevent a Nuggets clean sweep.

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Juan's allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the 'We Believe' era and the rise of Steph Curry.

What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.

The Warriors' victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan's memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis' dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic's performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.

Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.

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