Jamal Murray shines as Denver Nuggets edge past LA Lakers to extend their lead by 2-0 up in the NBA play-off.

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Jamal Murray shines as Denver Nuggets edge past LA Lakers to extend their lead by 2-0 up in the NBA play-off.

Jamal Murray exploded in the fourth quarter to lead the Denver Nuggets past the Los Angeles Lakers 108-103 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. 

After struggling through the first three quarters, Murray exploded in the final frame, dropping 23 of his game-high 37 points.

Denver, still unbeaten at home in these playoffs, is now only two wins away from the NBA Finals. 

Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 37 points — 23 of them in the fourth quarter — on 11-of-24 shooting, including six 3s. Nikola Jokic put up a 23-point, 17-rebound, 12-assist outing, moving into third all-time in playoff triple-doubles (13).

LeBron James and Austin Reaves paced the Lakers with 22 points each. Rui Hachimura added 21 off the bench, helping the Lakers to a five-point lead at halftime.

Game 3 is on Saturday at ET in Los Angeles.