The Oklahoma City Thunder flipped the narrative on the Denver Nuggets during their Sunday night matchup, securing a 92-87 win in Game 4. The Nuggets seemed poised to push the top-seeded team closer to elimination but struggled to sustain the momentum sparked by Jamal Murray’s early celebration.
In the third quarter, the Nuggets appeared ready to build on their lead and take mastery of the series. They pulled ahead by six points after Jamal Murray confidently drained a three-pointer.
Riding high on this moment, Murray broke out his signature shimmy, delighting the crowd at Ball Arena. At that juncture, it looked like Denver was about to take a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Jamal Murray 😭
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However, as the second half progressed, the energy shifted significantly. The Thunder ramped up their defensive efforts and outperformed Denver in the closing moments of the game. While Murray had notable plays, he ended the night with a total of 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists, shooting 5-of-15 from the floor over 41 minutes.
Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with an impressive 27 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. Yet, the team was unable to recapture its initial rhythm, allowing OKC to capitalize and tie the series.
Jamal Murray Stays Optimistic Following Game 4 Defeat
Following the challenging Game 4 loss to the Thunder, Jamal Murray exhibited no signs of distress during his postgame press conference. Addressing reporters, he maintained an even and assured demeanor, downplaying the pressure of the series being tied at 2-2.
“It’s best out of three. It’s not a funeral, guys. We lost the game. Onto the next,” Murray stated.
As the series resets, Murray and the Nuggets are already focused on Game 5, which is set for Tuesday.
Image Source: Jamal Murray @ Instagram
