NBA Playoffs 2018-19: 3 talking points from Denver Nuggets vs Portland Trail Blazers - Game 6

#2 Murray & Jokic combine for 53 but Nuggets come up short

Jamal Murray averaged over 18 ppg during the regular season

In the first half, the Nikola Jokic led all scorers with 16 points, finishing the game with an impressive statline of 29 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists on a highly efficient 10-of-15 shooting night from the floor.

On the other hand, Jamal Murray contributed 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in what was another headstrong performance despite the circumstances.

"We'll go back home, regroup, like we did for San Antonio, come back with energy and just be ready to play," Murray said.

Jokic fueled his team to an early 10-point lead in the first quarter but Portland responded with an 11-4 run to kickoff the second period to which the Nuggets had no answer.

On an unrelated note, Jokic expressed genuine emotion towards the Bosnian Beast Jusuf Nurkic who was on the sidelines,

"I just want to say something: I'm really happy to see Nurk back. I know he had a tough injury, and yes, he was with us and we are rivals, but it's so good to see him walking by himself after such a short period," Jokic said.