JAMAL MURRAY GAME WINNING SHOT IN GAME TWO

The Denver Nuggets stole home-court advantage on Monday night after Jamal Murray drained a buzzer-beating three-pointer to give his team a 128-124 victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game Two of the Western Conference semifinals.

The shot capped a wild fourth quarter in which the lead changed hands several times. The Suns led by as many as 12 points in the final period, but the Nuggets chipped away and eventually tied the game with just over a minute remaining on the clock.

Following a timeout, Murray received the inbound pass and dribbled up the left side of the court. He pulled up from well behind the three-point line and let the shot go. The ball sailed through the air and swished through the net as the buzzer sounded, sending the Nuggets bench and crowd into a frenzy.

Murray's Heroics

Murray's game-winning shot was his sixth three-pointer of the night. He finished the game with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. His performance was all the more impressive considering that he was playing through a sprained ankle.

"I just wanted to win," Murray said after the game. "I didn't care if I was hurt or not. I was going to do whatever it took to help my team win."

Murray's teammates were full of praise for his performance. "He's a warrior," said Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' All-Star center. "He's one of the toughest players I know."

Suns' Disappointment

The Suns were clearly disappointed with the loss, especially after leading by double digits in the fourth quarter. Chris Paul, the Suns' veteran point guard, said that his team "let one slip away."

"We had a chance to win the game," Paul said. "But we made too many mistakes down the stretch."

The Suns will now need to regroup and find a way to win Game Three in Denver on Thursday night. If they can't, they'll be facing a 0-3 deficit in the series.

Series Outlook

The Nuggets now have a 1-1 lead in the series, but the Suns still have the home-court advantage. The next two games will be played in Denver, but the Suns will return home for Games Four and Five if necessary.

The series is likely to be a long and hard-fought one. Both teams have talented rosters and are capable of winning the NBA championship. But for now, the Nuggets have the momentum after Murray's game-winning shot in Game Two.

Takeaways

Here are some of the key takeaways from Game Two:

• Jamal Murray is a superstar in the making.
• The Nuggets are a legitimate contender for the NBA championship.
• The Suns need to find a way to close out games.
• The Western Conference semifinals are going to be a lot of fun to watch.

Game Three of the series will be played in Denver on Thursday night. The tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET.