Two-time MVP Nikola Jokić is the clear headliner for the Nuggets, but Jamal Murray has arguably been the best player on the floor for Denver so far in the Western Conference finals. The 26-year-old guard has taken things to another level so far on Saturday night.
Murray leads all scorers with 30 points in the first half, leading the Nuggets to a 58–55 halftime lead over the Lakers. He’s 13-for-20 from the field and 4-for-8 from three-point range, adding four rebounds in 21 minutes.
The performance has allowed Denver to hold on to a sizable lead despite a relatively muted outing for Jokić so far. The do-it-all center has been held to just five points on 2-for-8 shooting, with four assists and three rebounds.
