Jamal Murray's Late 3-Pointer Secures Nuggets' Narrow Win Over Short-Handed Lakers

The Denver Nuggets edged out the Los Angeles Lakers 131-126 in a tightly contested game, with both teams showcasing resilience despite injuries.

Jamal Murray hit a decisive 3-pointer with 5.6 seconds remaining, lifting the Denver Nuggets to a 131-126 victory over the depleted Los Angeles Lakers.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 28 points, while Austin Reaves delivered a standout performance for the Lakers, scoring 37 points with 13 assists and four steals.
The Lakers were without key players, including LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Rui Hachimura, leaving the team heavily reliant on younger and less experienced players.
Bronny James, recalled from the G League, contributed five points in 16 minutes, including a 3-pointer over reigning MVP Nikola Jokic in a viral moment.
Despite trailing by as many as 13 points, the Lakers mounted multiple comebacks, briefly taking the lead in the final minute before Denver's late-game heroics sealed the win.