Looks like Jamal Murray is warming up for a repeat performance of last year's deep playoff run performance. The Nuggets' second leading scorer dipped into his 2020 Bubble bag and brought some of that magic in the closing seconds of regulation tonight against the Bulls.

Say it together now, in Mike Breen's voice: “BAAAAAAAANG!”

Article Continues Below
More Denver Nuggets News
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) controls the ball in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena.
Nuggets rumors: Russell Westbrook to get massive contract offer from surprise teamTroy Finnegan ·
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) watches the final minutes of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder from the bench in the fourth quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
DeMarcus Cousins reveals NBA’s major issue with Nuggets’ Nikola JokicJackson Stone ·
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
Nikola Jokic’s wild ‘Joker’ origin story from Mike MillerBenedetto Vitale ·
Serbia and Denver Nuggets power forward Nikola Jokic (15) celebrates on the podium with teammates after winning the bronze medal in men's basketball during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
Novak Djokovic shuts down ‘fake’ Nikola Jokic narrativeTroy Finnegan ·
Denver Nuggets interim head coach David Adelman in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.
David Adelman parts ways with several key members of Nuggets’ coaching staffTroy Finnegan ·
Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke (left) and president Josh Kroenke (right) during the championship parade after the Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals
Josh Kroenke puts his foot down on potential Nuggets ‘cultural reset’Rachel Strand ·

A clutch three is nothing new from Murray, as this same type of shot helped to down the mighty Clippers and Jazz just this past summer in Orlando. As the playoffs are nearing, Murray and Jokic are warming up to take another stab at the Larry O'Brien trophy. They were definitely determined not going to let the Chicago Bulls get in their way without a fight, at least not tonight.

The Nuggets pulled off the win in overtime, 131-127, thanks in part to Murray's heroics once more. Surprise, surprise. He ended up with 34 points, two rebounds, and five assists on the evening. Nikola Jokic meanwhile was his stat-stuffing self with 34 points as well, to go along with 15 rebounds and nine dimes. The win gives the Nuggets a 25-16 record, good for the 5th seed in a loaded Western Conference and just a half game back of the Los Angeles Clippers for homecourt advantage,