Murphy's Kicker Helps Him Double
Level 11
: Blinds 1,000/2,500, 2,500 ante
With almost 60,000 already in the middle, David Murphy and James Cedrone were looking at a board of 2♥8♦10♠2♣, where Murphy led for 30,000 from the big blind. Cedrone took a few moments before making the call in middle position.
The 5♠ completed the board, and Murphy wasted little time moving all in, putting Cedrone to the test for his remaining 68,500.
Cedrone let out a loud sigh, stared Murphy down, then stacked up his chips before calling off for his tournament life.
Murphy tabled 10♥4♥ for tens and deuces, but Cedrone had him beat with J♣10♣ to win the pot with the same two pair and higher kicker.