Jamal Murray tore the ACL in his left knee back on April 12 and is out for the season, but he still managed to be a major factor in the Nuggets’ 123-109 loss to the Trail Blazers in the opening game of their NBA playoff series.
Murray stalked the sideline in a bright yellow hat, seemingly living and dying with every play. At times he appeared to be trash talking with Portland’s bench players (who responded with some unfriendly gestures.)
Finally, Murray gave us a wonderful new meme after disagreeing with a call late in the second.
Come along as we go recount the injured star’s eventful night …