Jamal Murray Scores 29 as Nuggets Top Lakers

Jamal Murray Scores 29 as Nuggets Top Lakers
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2024. Eric Thayer/AP Photo
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Jamal Murray scored 29 points, Michael Porter Jr. added 27 and the visiting Denver Nuggets opened a three-game road trip by holding on for a 114–106 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday.

Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for the Nuggets, who extended their winning streak to three games and improved to 8–2 in their past 10 contests.