Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets kicked off a second-round series with a dominant performance against the Phoenix Suns, showcasing an array of All-Star level talent from both teams.
Murray’s Impressive Performance
Murray had a major impact last night, scoring 34 points on 13-24 shooting, including 6-10 from three-point range, along with 9 assists and 5 rebounds. The Suns had a hard time containing Murray, who moved with ease and found his spots on the court.
Flagrant Foul on Chris Paul
However, halfway into the fourth quarter, the game took a rough turn. Jamal Murray was pushing the ball in transition when Chris Paul shoved the Nuggets’ star hard, leading to a flagrant foul being called on the play. Despite this incident, Murray and the Nuggets were able to secure a well-earned victory over the Suns in the opening game of the second-round series.
