LeBron James and the Lakers are OUT of the NBA playoffs as last-gasp 108-106 defeat to the Nuggets seals 4-1 series loss

A last-gasp two-pointer from Jamal Murray earned the Denver Nuggets a 108-106 victory over the LA Lakers and sent LeBron James and Co packing in the NBA playoffs.

Knowing a win was required to keep the series alive at 3-1 down, LeBron put up 30 points as he desperately tried to pull the Lakers over the line on Monday night.

Yet in the end his efforts were not enough, as Murray's 32-point return - which included a two-pointer right at the death - was enough to win Game 5 and book the Nuggets' place in the Conference Semifinals.

It caps a miserable end to the season for the Lakers and all-time great LeBron, who now faces an uncertain future in the sport at the age of 39.

More to follow.