Jamal Murray’s Game 5 Explosion: Sign of a Star’s Rise or Just a Fleeting Flare?

Jamal Murray’s resurgence in Game 5 wasn’t just a flash in the pan—it was a blast from the past, the kind of vintage playoff performance that had Nuggets fans wondering if they’ve finally got their co-pilot back. Since the Denver Nuggets’ championship parade in 2023, Murray’s brilliance had dimmed, leaving Nikola Jokic to shoulder an ever-growing burden, a solo Batman without his trusty Robin. But Tuesday night? Murray exploded for 43 points, reminding everyone that his All-NBA caliber game—and with it, Denver’s championship hopes—might just be back in full force. The big question now: Is this the dawn of a new chapter for Murray, or merely a tantalizing mirage in the West’s playoff desert? Only time (and a few more clutch moments) will tell if this is the real Playoff Jamal we’ve been missing.

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Jamal Murray had his best playoff game since the Denver Nuggets’ NBA title run in 2023. Is this version of him here to stay?

Since Jimmy Butler’s trade to the Golden State Warriors in early February, he’s constantly referred to himself as the Robin to Stephen Curry’s Batman.

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