Jamal Murray's Breakout Performance Came at the Perfect Time

Murray's impressive 50-point game came when the Nuggets season was on the line

Jamal Murray has been sensational for the Denver Nuggets this postseason, but after he dropped 50 points to help force a game seven against the Utah Jazz, he was emotional as well.

Full Jamal Murray postgame interview pic.twitter.com/IWZeVWOf28

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) August 31, 2020

Murray cited George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, whose images appear on his shoes, as a source of strength and inspiration. Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg spoke with SI's Corey Parson about Murray's breakout performance in the bubble, as well as his and others continued use of the NBA platform.

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