NBA Playoffs: Nikola Jokics drops Second Straight Triple-Double As Denver Nuggets Outlast Portland 116-112 in Game 4

Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray inspired Denver Nuggets to claimed a much-needed victory on the road to Portland Trailblazers by 116-112 with Murray dropping a game-high scoring of 34 points, 4 assists, and 5 rebounds.
Jokic added on the board 21 points, 11 assists, and 12 rebounds for his second straight triple-double and fourth in the playoffs as Denver Nuggets ties 2-2 with Portland having won Game 4 of the Western Conference Semis.
A needless foul from Portland in the last 3.4 seconds eventually gave the game away to Denver after C.J McCollum knocked down a vital three points to close the game by 114-112 with 4.4 seconds remaining - bearing in mind that they committed three fouls in 13 seconds. 
However, Portland entered the game with a 2-1 advantage and had the best part of the first half with Seth Curry knocking down triple threes in a row to keep the side ahead by six points.
Denver broke back for the lead in the third and held off Portland through a tough fourth quarter as Murray scored six consecutively free throws to seal the victory.
As against Portland, Denver avoided making needless contacts late in the fourth except that in 20.3 second Damian Lillard which could only knock down one free and finished with 28 points, 7assists, and 3 rebounds.
Speaking at a press conference after the match, Denver head coach Michael Malone told reporters that he and his coaching crew learned from OKC-Portland series and build up their defence to keep him and McCollum at bay and avoid deep three which Lillard is known for.