Denver’s Jamal Murray intercepted Minnesota’s wayward inbounds pass near the sideline, expertly maneuvered his body to stay inbounds, and launched a 55-foot shot as the first half expired.

Taking a moment to steady himself, Murray released the long-range shot from behind the half-court line, watching intently as the ball soared towards the basket. With a perfect swish, the ball dropped through the net, leaving Murray to strike a triumphant pose in front of the broadcast table. Jamal Murray

Amidst the excitement of TNT announcer Kevin Harlan’s exuberant call, Murray’s teammates rushed over to celebrate with him, acknowledging the remarkable shot that extended their lead to 15 points at halftime in Game 4 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Timberwolves. Jamal Murray

Murray’s long-range shot served as a decisive blow for the reigning champions.

In the closing moments of the second quarter, the Nuggets orchestrated a flurry of scoring, tallying eight points in just 20 seconds. This surge came as a response to a resurgence by the Timberwolves, who had managed to narrow the deficit to seven points following a 3-pointer by Anthony Edwards.

The sequence began with a 3-pointer from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, followed by Edwards losing control of the ball during his drive into the lane. Seizing the opportunity, Michael Porter Jr. capitalized on a fast-break dunk, courtesy of an outlet pass from Nikola Jokic. Finally, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker attempted an inbound pass to Jaden McDaniels, Murray intercepted the ball, adding the finishing touch to an impressive first half for the Nuggets. Jamal Murray