PORTLAND – Jamal Murray stepped back like he’d done a thousand times before. And despite a surgically-repaired knee that’s brought its share of frustration, Murray’s muscle memory took over.
Murray stepped back on former teammate Jerami Grant and drilled a 3-pointer with barely a second left. His game-winner gave the Nuggets a 121-120 win over Portland, snapping Denver’s losing streak at three.
Murray saved 14 of his 21 points for the fourth in seizing a crucial road win for the Nuggets. Now 15-10, Denver heads home to face Utah on Saturday.
Nikola Jokic finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and Aaron Gordon added 20.