Denver Nuggets

Jamal Murray

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Scores 21 points

Murray got off to a hot start in the first quarter with 12 points before eventually cooling off. Nikola Jokic and Aaron Gordon did most of the heavy lifting down the stretch, combining to score 64 points. Through eight postseason games, Murray is averaging 22.6 points, 5.9 assists, 5.4 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.6 three-pointers in 42.4 minutes.

May 6, 11:08

Christian Braun

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Double-doubles in win

Braun has the unenviable task of guarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but played a really solid game overall. While his overall numbers are down in the postseason, he's seeing 39.5 minutes per night with 12.4 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 three-pointers on 49.4 percent shooting from the field.

May 6, 10:59

Russell Westbrook

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Notches 18 points

Although he had an underwhelming stat line outside of scoring, Westbrook continues to see heavy involvement off the bench. The Nuggets are using an extremely tight rotation, and the only other bench players to see minutes were Peyton Watson (15) and Julian Strawther (6). Through seven postseason games, Westbrook is averaging 14.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.

May 6, 10:52

Michael Porter

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Plays limited minutes Monday

Porter was limited to just 24 minutes, likely as a result of his ongoing shoulder issues. It's been a frustrating postseason for Porter, who is playing through an injury that would typically require weeks of rest. There is no indication that he will miss time moving forward, although it is clear he is playing at less than 100 percent right now.

May 6, 02:07

Aaron Gordon

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Three-point dagger seals victory

Gordon made his second game-winner of the postseason, this time a three-pointer with less than three seconds remaining in the contest. Denver trailed for the majority of the game before a final-quarter surge saw the team emerge victorious. Although he serves as more of a role player for the Nuggets, Gordon has been a pillar of consistency thus far in the postseason, something he will be looking to continue when the two teams meet again Wednesday.

May 6, 02:05