Nuggets 3-pointers: At what point is it time to start worrying about Jamal Murray? https://t.co/meTLlmkV53
— LakerTom (@LakerTom) April 28, 2024
Jamal’s struggles: At what point is it time to start worrying about Jamal Murray? Epic Game 2 buzzer-beater aside, this has been a difficult series shooting the ball for the Nuggets’ star point guard, who entered Game 4 shooting 37.7% from the field (26 of 69). After LeBron went Karch Kiraly on a Jamal drive early in the third quarter — King James’ second big swat of Murray this series — he was 5 of 14 from the floor with four turnovers. He finished 9 of 23 (0 for 4 from 3) with 22 points. Some might remember that Murray sat out seven straight games toward the end of the regular season while nursing multiple leg injuries. He was seen clutching the back of his leg Saturday night. So is this rust? Or is his health an issue? For the sake of the Nuggets’ championship hopes, it better be the former.
The Nuggets should be concerned about Murray and his health and ability to hit shots. The odds of the Lakers suddenly turning this series around and winning it in 7 is not as long a long shot as Denver might be thinking. Lakers did more than just get that Denver monkey off their backs.