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Lakers Suffer Heartbreaking Loss to Nuggets with Jamal Murray's Buzzer-Beater

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LeBron James and the Lakers face a devastating defeat as Jamal Murray's buzzer-beater leaves them stunned. Find out the details here!

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a crushing blow in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets as they squandered a 20-point lead, ultimately losing 101-99 due to Jamal Murray's incredible buzzer-beater shot. LeBron James, frustrated with the game's outcome, expressed his dissatisfaction with the NBA's replay center calls. Despite a strong start, the Lakers couldn't maintain the lead, allowing the Nuggets to secure a 2-0 series lead.

Jamal Murray's remarkable buzzer-beater not only sealed the Nuggets' victory but also added to the growing tension between the Lakers and the Nuggets in the playoffs. The incredible 20-point comeback by the Nuggets left the Lakers reeling, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis receiving mixed reviews for their performances in the game. As the series heads to Los Angeles for Game 3, the pressure is on the Lakers to bounce back and turn the tide in their favor.

In a surprising turn of events, the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, displayed remarkable resilience to secure a significant lead over the Lakers. LeBron James' vocal frustrations with officiating and the replay center have stirred up discussions about the fairness of the game. The spotlight remains on Jamal Murray's unforgettable buzzer-beater that will go down in NBA history as a pivotal moment in the Lakers-Nuggets series.

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

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DENVER โ€” The buzzer was still sounding as Jamal Murray's game-winner hit the bottom of the net in Monday's 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

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