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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Unapologetic Over Upsetting Luke Walton, Lakers
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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Unapologetic Over Upsetting Luke Walton, Lakers

Corey Hansford
Published: 03/10/2018
3 Min Read
Isaiah Thomas, Jamal Murray, Lakers, Nuggets
Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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The Los Angeles Lakers came apart late in Friday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, but for the second time this season, much of the talk after the loss focused on Jamal Murray.

Lakers head coach Luke Walton called Murray disrespectful following some late-game trash-talking, which appeared to draw the ire of Isaiah Thomas as well. Some others, including Lonzo Ball and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope chose to sidestep the matter.

Following the game, Murray himself was dismissive of the Lakers’ complaints, saying he is not concerned over how the opposition reacts to losing, via Bill Oram of the OC Register:

Word of the Lakers’ frustration reached the Nuggets’ locker room, where Murray celebrated his team’s win and said he “plays with a little fire.”

“I can’t control what the other team’s going to feel,” he said. “I’m just going to go out there and hoop and whoever takes it to heart and takes their losses salty, I can’t do anything about that.”

Nuggets coach Mike Malone was slightly more concerned and said that he would review the film and speak with Murray if necessary:

“Jamal is a young player, who has to continue to mature, but I will watch the film and talk to him about that,” Malone said. “Jamal is able to play with emotion, but I never want it to border on the line of being disrespectful to your opponent. If I watch the film and see that, I definitely will talk to Jamal about that.”

There seems to be a burgeoning rivalry between the two sides and that could result in some very intense games in the future. Both teams are young and rising up the ranks so they are sure to cross paths frequently.

Making this even more exciting is that the two teams will meet again in just a few days at Staples Center. The Lakers will be looking to make sure Murray doesn’t have anything to joke about at the end of that contest.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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