There's something different about the Denver Nuggets when star guard Jamal Murray is firing on all cylinders. When Murray is feeling "it" like he was with an efficient 43 points in Tuesday night's pivotal Game 5 win to take a 3-2 series lead over the L.

Jamal Murray's 43-point explosion on Tuesday gave Denver a 3-2 series lead on the Clippers and evoked memories of the 2023 championship run.

Jamal Murray has been an integral part of the Denver Nuggets lineup for nearly a decade. While the basketball world associates the Nuggets and their success with Nikola Jokic, it's possible the Nuggets don't win their first NBA championship in franchise history in 2023 without Murray.