Denver Nuggets 104-89 LA Clippers: Twitter explodes as Jamal Murray masterclass knocks out woeful Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

Denver Nuggets completed a mind-blowing comeback

The Denver Nuggets completed a staggering turnaround from 1-3 down in the Western Conference Semifinal series against the LA Clippers to win 4-3.

This is the second time in a row the Denver Nuggets have saved a series after trailing 1-3, as they also snatched victory straight out of the hands of the Utah Jazz in the first round of the NBA Playoffs this year.

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic were on a tear as the Denver Nuggets annihilated the LA Clippers in the second half.

Jamal Murray & Nikola Jokic come up big as the @nuggets come back from 3-1 down for the 2nd straight series, win Game 7 and advance to the Western Conference Finals! WCF Game 1: Friday - 9pm/et, TNT

Murray: 40 PTS, 6 3PM
Jokic: 16 PTS, 22 REB, 13 AST
Jerami Grant: 14 PTS, 5 REB pic.twitter.com/zo6rd2RYTq
— NBA (@NBA) September 16, 2020

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George struggled in the all-important game, as did the rest of their teammates. The LA Clippers shot well less than 40% from the field in response to the Denver Nuggets' 50% shooting. Doc Rivers' team was also heavily out-rebounded 37-53.

NBA Twitter expressed their shock at witnessing one of the biggest upsets this season and congratulated a resilient Denver Nuggets team.

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Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets torch the LA Clippers

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray entered the fray with one clear motive - to win. The Canadian dropped 40 points on the most important evening of the Denver Nuggets' season. Twitter hailed the 23-year-old and his unforgettable performance.

The Nuggets two superstars, Jamal Murray with 40 points and Jokic with a triple double 16-22-13, outplayed and dominated Paul George and Kawhi Leonard who combined for 24 points. 😳
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 16, 2020

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Lou Williams and Marcus Morris combined for less points than Jamal Murray tonight.
— Dave Loughran (@Loughy_D) September 16, 2020

Jamal Murray had more points in that game (40) than the Clippers scored in the second half (33).
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) September 16, 2020

As expected, Jamal Murray wrote NBA history as he became the second-youngest player to score 40 or more points in a Game 7.

Jamal Murray is the second youngest player in NBA history with 40+ points in a Game 7 — trailing only LeBron James. pic.twitter.com/u5IYSEzxei
— StatMuse (@statmuse) September 16, 2020

NBA players and fans ridicule the LA Clippers

There was no respite for the LA Clippers as NBA Twitter mauled them for letting a 3-1 lead slip despite being heavy favorites to not just win the series, but also the NBA Championship.

@patbev21 I guess I should extend this Cancun invite since I haven’t made my arrangements yet 😂😂😂
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 16, 2020

Damian Lillard recalled his previous beef with the LA Clippers players and made sure to hand it to them.

OMG CLIPPERS!!! pic.twitter.com/dsaqZmKyue
— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) September 16, 2020

Stephan A. Smith couldn't not contain his shock at the debacle the LA Clippers had just allowed.

☠️☠️☠️ https://t.co/CPON5yQ3WH
— Bradley Beal (@RealDealBeal23) September 16, 2020

Look good to me https://t.co/nw3YU9TKFl
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 16, 2020

😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/RgRqxB4jYS
— Ja Morant (@JaMorant) September 16, 2020

NBA and LA Lakers legend Magic Johnson said the current LA Clippers team is reminiscent of the one from back in 2015.

The Clippers choked again. 🤦🏾‍♂️ They choked against Houston in 2015 and they choked tonight against the Denver Nuggets.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 16, 2020

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅 https://t.co/Y6WkS9A4Me
— CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) September 16, 2020

The Denver Nuggets now face the LA Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. For the LA Clippers, it's back to the drawing board.

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