The Nuggets snapped a two-game losing streak by topping the Los Angeles Lakers 125-116 Friday, a crucial win for Denver to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race.
Here are six takeaways from the victory:
1. Murray “disrespectful?” A little rivalry is clearly forming between Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray and the Lakers. Murray is an emotional young player, unafraid to flex his muscles after a tough finish inside or whip out the “blue arrow” when he nails a big 3-pointer. But Lakers coach Luke Walton said Murray engaged in some “disrespectful” trash talk late in Friday’s contest, prompting Walton to yell at Murray from the bench.