Throwing Heat Pack During Playoff Game Draws Criticism
Denver Nuggets’ star point guard Jamal Murray is facing criticism after throwing a heat pack onto the court during a playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Witnessed during the reigning champions’ 106-80 loss, Murray’s action was described as “inexcusable” and “dangerous” by Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.
Official Response and Game Consequences
In a postgame report, crew chief Marc Davis stated that had the officials seen the incident, Murray would have received a technical foul for his actions.
The Nuggets suffered a 106-80 defeat in the game, marking their second loss in the playoff series against the Timberwolves.
Team Struggles and Player Performance
Denver, currently down 0-2 in the series, faces a challenging task to defend their title as history shows only five teams have managed to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first two games at home.
Murray’s performance has been notably subpar, with the Canadian guard scoring just eight points in the latest game, going 3-for-18 from the field.
Coach Michael Malone expressed frustration over the team’s performance and emotional control, highlighting the need to regroup for Game 3 scheduled at the Target Center in Minneapolis.