Already down two games to one in the series, Saturday's Game 4 was a must-win for the Denver Nuggets. The team was heavily favored going into their first round showdown with the seventh-seeded San Antonio Spurs, but a loss would push Denver into a corner.
However, the Nuggets weren't about to let that happen. Center Nikola Jokic and guard Jamal Murray took matters into their own hands, dominating the court all night. In fact, the two paired up for one of the game's best plays.
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Late in the third quarter, the Nuggets were up by just five points. Nikola Jokic had the ball just beyond the arc and dished it to Jamal Murray at the top of the key. He took a few steps to the hoop before throwing down a ridiculous slam over Spurs forward Rudy Gay.
The Nuggets ended up winning Game 4 by a score of 117-103 to even up the series 2-2. Big performances by Jokic and Murray led the team to victory. Jokic posted a double-double with 29 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists, while Murray managed 24 points, two boards and six dimes of his own.
In the regular season, Murray averaged 18.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists. The 22-year-old is coming into his own as one of Denver's top players. Jokic, on the other hand, was a first-time All-Star this season. He averaged 20.1 points, 10.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists.
The two teams will play a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night in Denver.
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