We knew Jamal Murray loved the playoffs, and the Nuggets point guard confirmed the trend last night against the Suns in Game 1 of the conference semifinals. 34 points on 13/24 shooting, including an excellent 6/10 from three. Add 9 assists and you have a major achievement.

34 points, 9 assists, 5 rebounds, 2 interceptions on 13/24 shooting, including 6/10 on 3 points.

What about Jamal Murray’s game against the Suns tonight? Already in great form in the two-game series against Wolves at 35 and 40 points, the Denver leader provided cover tonight by beating Phoenix. 125-107 win and an all-star performance, Undoubtedly enough to make voters feel sorry for the last Star game.

On the menu: an impressive address throughout the game. The boy finished with 60% success behind the arch (6/10) and over 50% over the entire match.

Evil 😮‍💨

14 PTS / 1 REB / 5 AST at half pic.twitter.com/et6eIIs7lJ

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 30, 2023

In addition to his devilish precision, Jamal Murray perfectly aligned his team’s game, both in his rhythm and in his decisions. With 9 templateshe was the engine of the Nuggets’ collective machinery, which seemed almost unstoppable.

No looking, no problem 😮‍💨#PhantomCam https://t.co/WoiIxFqwwc pic.twitter.com/Hy9WzTjOlZ

— NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2023

His last quarter turns his good game into a great one as he catches fire to end Phoenix’s last hopes for good. A amazing circus shot and two parking lot bombs later the case was closed. Monstrous Jamal Murray.

What a MOVE from Murray.pic.twitter.com/HdDnAQr5gA

— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) April 30, 2023

Look, the basket is the size of NEVADA.pic.twitter.com/t6D3pU1SA6

— TrashTalk (@TrashTalk_fr) April 30, 2023

Denver and Jamal Murray have shown they are ready to fight in this series and if the Colorado collective can hold up to this level, the Suns have something to worry about.