As close of a series as everyone thought this would be, felt like a relatively easy call that there would be some road wins. Minnesota’s grown up.

I know nothing, Jon Snow. Starters back in.

*If* Malone’s riding with CB on Ant (which has worked), I think MPJ’s gotta close. For me, the guy is KCP.

CB had defensive moments on LeBron in the first round, and he just had two clamps on Ant to end the third.

CB started 2nd, and Peyton’s at the scorer’s table.

A prediction: P-Wat will be on Ant sooner than later.

That a Reggie-Justin led bench unit came back from that is amazing. That CB and Peyton were nowhere to be found is equally as amazing. Well! Game on.

My young boy did it again. ⬇️⬇️

Jamal Murray: Cold as ice.

MPJ’s development is astounding. Despite three back surgeries, he’s realized his potential. How many thought that would ever happen?

I would’ve bet a fair amount of money that this was gonna include a nod to OutKast. And I would’ve won.

It’s a good day when the TL is flooded with this throwback.

“The Nuggets have infiltrated Los Angeles and sowed instability within an American institution.”

Bennett Durando 👀

Can’t say enough about MPJ’s growth. I remember when he was deemed a specialist early in his career. Now he’s crashing the glass, getting off the ball, creating and still sniping.

Kind of stunning that Nuggets are getting the 50-50 balls when … their season isn’t on the line.

Nuggets weathered slow Murray start, Joker’s two fouls, awful 3-point shooting and quiet bench play with tenacious, swarming defense. And now they’ve got the lead. All you can ask on the road, as Lakers are facing a must-win situation.

In order to understand Jamal Murray’s Game 2 redemption arc and the greatest shot of his Nuggets career, first let me tell you a story about a designer backpack.

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Lakers were up 20. In the 3rd, with a chance to end the streak. Thanks to Jamal Murray, that’s 10 in a row.

Given the Lakers’ losing streak to Denver, given how impenetrable Denver’s been at home, this doesn’t feel like a first-round game.

Christian Braun has been outstanding tonight. Close to changing the complexion of this game.

Felt like open 3-pointers was the difference in that first half. D-Lo hit them, and everyone not named Porter or Jokic didn’t. Nuggets had excellent shot quality, in my opinion. But Jamal/Braun/KCP/P-Wat/Reggie *can’t* go o-fer from deep.