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Nuggets Continue Dominance Over Lakers, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Murray's Heroics Lead Denver to Game 2 Victory

Los Angeles Lakers Fall Short, Face Uphill Battle

DENVER, CO - The Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak against the Los Angeles Lakers to 12 games with a thrilling 108-103 victory in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Monday night.

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray emerged as the hero of the game, hitting a step-back jumper at the final buzzer to seal the victory. Murray finished with a game-high 28 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter.

The Nuggets overcame a 20-point deficit in the third quarter to stun the Lakers, who were led by Anthony Davis' 30 points and 23 rebounds.

With the victory, the Nuggets take a commanding 2-0 series lead heading into Game 3 in Los Angeles on Thursday night. The Lakers now face an uphill battle, needing to win four of the next five games to advance.

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