NBA: Murray Defense On LeBron Was A Correct No Call

May 26, 2026

This article was last updated by Bikram Jirel on May 26, 2026

In Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, Murray made a final second defense on LeBron, kicking the Lakers out of the title run.

The Nuggets’ point/shooting guard, Jamal Murray, was the star player during their clean sweep against the Lakers.

Murray was dominant on the court during the Western Conference Finals, averaging 32.5 points in the series with 52% from the field.

Jamal Defending LeBron (Source: Sports Illustrated)

He also became the first player in NBA history to average at least 30 PPG on 50/40/90 in the Conference Finals.

Along with on the squad, Murray did it all for the Nuggets to pave their way to the 2026 NBA Finals.

The Nuggets will face the winner between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics of the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals from June 1, 2026, to June 18, 2026.

Heat is currently leading the series 3-2 and might be looking to seal the series with a win on May 27 on their home court.

Murray Defense On LeBron Not Called

The Lakers lost the Western Conference Finals to the Nuggets in a clean sweep 4-0 series.

After the Nuggets’ Game 3 win, the Lakers were in a do-or-die situation; they had to bag a win for the series to continue to Game 5.

The Denver franchise did not let that happen as they knocked the Lakers out of the title run with a 113-111 Game 4 win.

Jamal Murray During The Conference Finals Against The Lakers (Source: Sports Illustrated)

During the game, Murray notched 25 points, his lowest score in the series, and made the game-saving block.

Approaching the final seconds, the Lakers made their final attack with LeBron on the ball leaped for a layup. But James’ , crushing the Lakers’ chance of a comeback.

Some claimed that there was a foul, but the Nuggets’ shooting guard made a legit block, and the officials were correct not to call a foul.

Murray Stellar Performance In The Conference Finals

The Nuggets’ side looked very much confident proceeding to the playoffs seeding no. 1 from the Western Conference.

The Nuggets defeated the Timberwolves 4-1 in the first-round game series of the 2026 playoffs.

After their easy win over the Minnesota franchise, the Nuggets faced the Phoenix Suns in the semifinals.

The Suns gave a rather tough competition extending the series to Game 6. However, the Nuggets crushed the Suns’ dream with a 4-2 series win.

Jamal Murray, The Shooting Guard For The Denver Nuggets (Source: DNVR)

In the Conference Finals, they were up against the Lakers, which was anticipated to be a tough opponent for the Nuggets.

But, the Nuggets, with an impressive performance from Jamal Murray throughout the series, handed them a comfortable 4-0 win.

In the 15 playoff games this season, Murray has averaged 27.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 0.3 blocks.

The 29-year-old shooting guard looks pretty confident of bagging his first NBA Championship.

With Murray’s shot-making, rebounding, playmaking, and timely defensive plays, and Jokic in the team, the Nuggets are more likely to win the title this year.

• Check other Articles on

Bikram Jirel

Bikram Jirel is a versatile editor and writer with a deep-seated passion for sports and storytelling. With a keen understanding of audience preferences and trends, he crafts compelling narratives that captivate readers and offer unique perspectives on the world of sports.

Expertise:

Editorial Strategy Trendspotting

Highlights

• Bikram develops strategic editorial plans that align with the publication's goals and objectives, identifying key themes, topics, and trends to cover.
• Bikram utilizes data analytics and audience feedback to inform editorial decisions and optimize content performance.

Experience

Bikram brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as an editor and writer. He is committed to delivering high-quality content that educates, entertains, and inspires readers, driving the publication's mission to be a trusted source of sports news and insights.

Related articles

May 13, 2026

May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026

May 8, 2026

Comments

LEAVE A REPLY

Comment: Please enter your comment! Name:* Please enter your name here Email:* You have entered an incorrect email address! Please enter your email address here

Δ

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

Share article

- May 13, 2026 Residents of Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, are raising serious concerns after a series of violent incidents involving a group of young boys who have been targeting...

- May 13, 2026 Andrew O' Donnell of Fairfield, Connecticut, passed away at the age of 39. He was born in Fairfield, Connecticut, and later moved to Ancramdale, New...

- May 12, 2026 Judy (Evans) Milby of Rockwall, Texas, passed away on Saturday at the age of 80. Milby was born on July 25, 1945, to her father,...

- May 12, 2026 Residents of Dromore, Co. Down, are calling for action after a deeply concerning incident at the local play park, where older children were reported...

- May 11, 2026 A video circulating on Facebook has sparked a heated debate among Bell Gardens residents after police were called on a group of kids riding...