That Murray showed up on Tuesday night, dropped 43 on the Clippers, sparked a comfortable 131-115 win, and now the Nuggets are one game away from advancing to the second round.

Jamal Murray's first 40-point playoff game since the 2023 championship run started with a 10-point first quarter and ended with a 13-point fourth quarter. He finished with 43 points, seven shy of matching his postseason high.