The Denver Nuggets lost a close contest against the Sacramento Kings, 100-97, on Saturday night but its bizarre ending is primed to hog more spotlight than it should — no thanks to Jamal Murray.
The Canadian point guard is arguably the team's top playmaker. In situations where the Nuggets need a bucket, the ball understandably goes to Murray. However, his decision in the game's dying seconds proved to be extremely costly and mind-boggling at the same time.
Uhh, Jamal Murray … what was that? pic.twitter.com/Ef0ZY7Y9XT
— Dime (@DimeUPROXX) December 1, 2019
No offense to Harrison Barnes, who covered Murray in the final play, but he's not regarded as a lockdown defender, making the former Kentucky Wildcat's hesitance all the more dumbfounding.
In spite of the defeat, the Nuggets remain one of the top teams in the NBA with a tight grip on the Western Conference's second spot.
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