Ugly Scenes Emerge as Norman Powell’s Hostile Act Against Jamal Murray Starts Scuffle in Denver

Sometimes, NBA games double as fashion shows—and Jamal Murray just walked the tunnel like it was Paris Fashion Week. Right before tipoff in Game 2 against the Clippers, the Nuggets guard had everyone doing a double take. Why? He showed up wearing long sleeves under his jersey. No red flags in Game 1. Nothing listed on the injury report. Just those sleeves—and naturally, fans started asking questions.

But according to TNT’s broadcast, Murray was actually dealing with some mystery illness. The sleeves weren’t a fashion flex this time—they were helping him tough it out on the floor. And you don’t want to mess with someone who is under the weather playing a playoff game.

Game 2 between the Nuggets and Clippers wasn’t just about basketball—it turned into a full-blown drama episode, starring Jamal Murray and Norman Powell. It started about 6 mins into the 3rd quarter when Powell gave Murray a little extra shove down the right wing—nothing too wild, but definitely enough to get under someone’s skin. And clearly, it did. Then Harden swung the ball Powell’s way, but before he can make a move, Murray—clearly done with the nonsense—wraps him up in what looked more like a wrestling move than a foul. And no, this wasn’t just a quick grab.

The whistle had already gone off, but Murray kept holding on like he didn’t hear a thing. Then boom—he lifts Powell clean off the ground. Like, literally picks the dude. Like Steven Adams did to Tony Bradley. Christian Braun didn’t hesitate. The moment he spotted the chaos unfolding, he rushed in to back up Murray. On the other side, Kris Dunn quickly stepped in to support Powell, making sure his teammate wasn’t outnumbered as tensions flared. Powell didn’t just go at Murray, he followed it up by giving Braun a solid shove.

JAMAL MURRAY & NORMAN POWELL

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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 22, 2025

After checking the replay, the refs made some calls—and fans won’t like this one. Jamal Murray got hit with a foul, no surprise there. But here’s where it gets messy: Norman Powell, Kris Dunn, and Christian Braun all picked up techs.

After checking the replay, the refs made some calls—and fans won’t like this one. Murray got hit with a foul, no surprise there. But here’s where it gets messy: Powell, Dunn, and Braun all picked up techs.

This is a developing story…

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