Murray scores 34 factors, Nuggets beat Bulls 131-127 in OT

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored 34 factors, together with a tying 3-pointer within the closing second of regulation and a vital jumper within the closing seconds of time beyond regulation, lifting the Denver Nuggets previous the Chicago Bulls 131-127 on Friday evening.

Nikola Jokic had 34 factors, 15 rebounds and 9 assists in serving to the Nuggets to their eighth win in 9 video games. Michael Porter Jr. added 19 factors for the Nuggets, who prolonged their house successful streak towards the Bulls to 13.

Zach LaVine had 32 factors to steer the Bulls. Otto Porter Jr. added 22 factors.

Trailing by eight heading into the fourth quarter, the Nuggets fell behind 103-89 after Coby White hit a 3-pointer with 8:05 remaining. However Denver strung collectively an 8-0 run to slender the deficit to 103-97. A dunk by Porter and three by Murray round a Chicago turnover put Denver up 108-107 with 2:41 left.

Chicago fought again to reclaim the lead, getting a 3-pointer by Otto Porter Jr. and a basket by LaVine for a four-point edge with 1:14 to play. Chicago added one other basket earlier than Jokic hit a 3-pointer. After a steal by Facundo Campazzo off LaVine, Murray drove in for a layup to drag the Nuggets to inside 114-113 with 18.3 seconds left.

The Nuggets fouled LaVine, who made each free throws with 16 seconds left however Murray linked from the nook on a 3 with .04 seconds left in regulation, sending the sport into time beyond regulation with the rating tied at 116.

With the Nuggets clinging to a 2-point lead, Murray linked on a jumper with 10.3 seconds left within the additional interval to safe the win.

The Bulls received off to a strong begin and led 55-47 on the half. Chicago took an 89-81 lead into the fourth quarter.

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Bulls: G Garrett Temple stays sidelined by a sprained left ankle that he sustained every week in the past towards Miami, although he has been steadily growing bodily exercise. “He’s been in a position to do various things on the courtroom,” coach Billy Donovan stated earlier than the group’s sport at Denver. “He really, at present at shootaround, was performing some capturing, which was good to see. I feel he’s undoubtedly progressing.”

Nuggets: The group’s backcourt stays depleted. Rookie G RJ Hampton has been out the final three weeks as a result of well being and security protocols. G Gary Harris stays sidelined by a left abductor pressure, whereas G Monte Morris has missed time as a result of a quad harm.

UP NEXT

Bulls: Head to Detroit for a matchup with the Pistons on Sunday evening.

Nuggets: Conclude a four-game homestand Sunday towards the New Orleans Pelicans.

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