The pivotal moment came as Murray led a crucial 10-0 run, scoring nine of those points himself, including a jaw-dropping layup that seemed to defy gravity. Murray’s intensity was palpable, especially after a controversial no-call on a reverse layup where he emphatically argued for an and-one. Meanwhile, rookie Julian Strawther stepped up in a big way, hitting two consecutive three-pointers and proving instrumental in the Nuggets’ offensive surge.