NBA Fans Loved Kevin Harlan’s Call of Jamal Murray’s Wild Game-Winner in Lakers-Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets were able to storm back from a 20-point deficit in the second half and beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their series, 101-99, on a buzzer-beater by Jamal Murray that rightfully sent the home crowd into hysterics on Monday night.
The Nuggets now own a 2-0 series lead as it shifts to Los Angeles on Thursday night.
With the game tied at 99-99, Murray was somehow able to get a shot up over Anthony Davis just before the clock expired. He was then swarmed by teammates as they celebrated a victory that didn't seem likely earlier in the second half.
The great Kevin Harlan was on the call for TNT and he absolutely nailed this:
"Murray, makes a move...GOOOOOOOOD. THE NUGGETS HAVE WON."
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) April 23, 2024
Kevin Harlan on the call for Jamal Murray's buzzer-beater. Nuggets come back from being down 20 to take a 2-0 lead. pic.twitter.com/QOMxBC8pd9
Fans loved it:
There’s just no one that does it better than Kevin Harlan on such plays. What a comeback and win for the Nuggets. This was a ridiculous game winning shot from Murray. https://t.co/uDCPBK5ekF
— Ashwin (@ashwin3_) April 23, 2024
I’ve always wanted a Harlan game winner call with the Nuggets. This just means more to me https://t.co/53ZGfSPKCY
— x - The NBA Chicken 🏆🃏🏹🍿 (@NbaChicken) April 23, 2024
Kevin Harlan is the best there is right now. He’s superb in everything he calls https://t.co/TDU91TObSL
— Pastafarian (@BYUArlingtonTN) April 23, 2024
I could listen to Kevin Harlan call this for hours. Listen & enjoy, y'all. https://t.co/FWYakIoG6P
— Andy Beebe 🟧 (@Andy_Beebe) April 23, 2024
HOT TAKE - The Harlan “Gooooood” > The Breen “BANG” (Both Elite) - Epic Night of Playoff hoops!!! @NBA #PlayoffMode https://t.co/hAxUuBgPKU
— Austin Peterson (@AustinDavidP) April 23, 2024
Well done by Kevin Harlan - amazing as always!!!#lovesportscasting #inthebooth https://t.co/ncDbmcTWcf
— Phil Giubileo (@philgpbp) April 23, 2024

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