In the 126-121 road loss to the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray was held to 17 points on 7-of-16 shooting. philadelphia 76ers on tuesday. „Glitch'', who supported the team in last year's playoffs, struggled especially in the fourth quarter. Denver's starting point guard missed all four shots and committed two turnovers.
Murray's called shot in the final period was a big reason why the 76ers outscored the Nuggets 27-17 in the quarter. Denver led 104-99 entering the final frame. If he had made the field goal attempt, the outcome might have been different.
After the game, Sixers guard Patrick Beverley was asked about the key to containing Jamal Murray. The three-time All-Defensive Team member casually replied (via Kai Carlin),
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„I don't have the key. I've been locking his a** up for years.“
When asked how he prepares for a player like the Nuggets' star guard, he once again nonchalantly replied:
„No approach. Just a normal day.“
There may be some truth in Patrick Beverley's words. Jamal Murray is averaging 15.9 points on 43.8% shooting and 33.3% from deep in 17 regular season games with Mr. Murray. 94 feet. ” The 2023 NBA Champions have a 6-11 record during that span.
But Beverley wasn't the one guarding Murray most of the time in the Philadelphia 76ers' win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. The Nuggets have been playing pick-and-rolls with Murray over and over again. Nikola JokicNic Batum and Kelly Oubre Jr. were primarily behind „The Glitch.“
Batum and Oubre Jr. have the size and length to make it difficult for Jamal Murray to score. It worked perfectly, especially in the fourth quarter of this game.
Murray's struggles weren't limited to the Sixers' defense. He missed some open shots. If he had guessed some of these, Patrick Beverley might not have made such cheeky comments.
Jamal Murray dominated Patrick Beverley in the 2020 playoffs
Patrick Beverley has the upper hand in a career regular season battle with Jamal Murray. But when the two met in the playoffs, it was a different story.
Beverly was with me. LA Clippers This happened in the semifinals of the 2020 Western Conference playoffs against Murray's Denver Nuggets. LA held a commanding 3-1 lead, but was unable to shut out Denver. Nikola Jokic was the best player in this series, but a „glitch“ played a big role in the series come-from-behind victory.
Jamal Murray played a team-high 40.2 minutes per game and averaged 22.6 PPG, 6.4 APG, 4.4 RPG, and 1.3 SPG. He shot 44.7 percent, including 43.8 percent from deep. Patrick Beverley wasn't the only elite Clipper defender on that roster. That team also had Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Beverley played a role in limiting Murray in the regular season. A different story unfolded in the 2020 playoffs. It will be interesting to see how “Mr.” turns out. 94 feet” is sufficient. denver nuggets and the Philadelphia 76ers will face off in the NBA Finals.