Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) leaves the court after Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 108-103. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, rebounds against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) has the ball knocked away by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) looks to pass under pressure from Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives as Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) defends during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dishes around Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) drives around Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green (32) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defends during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) acknowledges the crowd after Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 108-103. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates a three pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) leaves the court after Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 108-103. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, rebounds against Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, and forward Rui Hachimura during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) has the ball knocked away by Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) looks to pass under pressure from Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives as Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) defends during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) dishes around Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) drives around Denver Nuggets forward Jeff Green (32) during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown (11) shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) defends during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) acknowledges the crowd after Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 108-103. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) celebrates a three pointer against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Western Conference Finals series, Thursday, May 18, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
DENVER — Jamal Murray scored 23 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, propelling the Denver Nuggets to a 108-103 come-from-behind win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night for a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals.
Nikola Jokic had his 13th playoff triple-double with 23 points, 17 rebounds and a dozen assists for the Nuggets, who have never been this close to reaching the NBA Finals in their history.
Game 3 is Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena, where LeBron James and the Lakers are 8-0 in the playoffs.
