Jamal Murray Bounces Back With Season-High 39 Points
Jamal Murray led his team to a win on Sunday night with a season-high 39 points against the Memphis Grizzlies. He made his first four shots and had a final stat line of 39 points, eight assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block with zero turnovers. He also made a season-high 14 of his 24 shots on the night, including going 7-for-12 from behind the arc. The Nuggets return to Denver for three home games in Week 5 against Houston, Boston and Phoenix. Those are three of the top four defensive teams versus point guards so far this year, so Murray will have quite a challenge if he wants to replicate his performance from Sunday night.
Source: ESPN
Denver Nuggets guard Source: ESPN
Jamal Murray Considered Doubtful For Wednesday
Jamal Murray (hamstring) is considered doubtful for Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings. He will likely sit out a sixth consecutive game as the Nuggets hit the court for the first time since the stunning firing of head coach Michael Malone. It will be interesting to see what adjustments interim head coach David Adelman makes to the lineup and rotation. Russell Westbrook has filled in for Murray in the starting unit for most of the season, but he has run with the starters only once in the last five games that Murray has missed. Jalen Pickett has recently seen increased usage in the first unit, yet he has been unproductive on most nights.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Denver Nuggets point guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray Iffy For Tuesday
Jamal Murray (hamstring) has been listed as questionable for Tuesday's tilt against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is in danger of missing a second consecutive game. However, Murray practiced fully on Monday, suggesting that there is a high probability that he will return to the court for Tuesday's action. If Murray can't make a return, Russell Westbrook will continue to have elevated fantasy value. In games without Murray this season, Westbrook has averaged 13.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 9.0 assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Denver Nuggets point guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray Tagged As Questionable Against Trail Blazers
Jamal Murray (ankle) is dealing with an ankle sprain and has been listed as questionable for their Friday night matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. This could be Murray's third straight missed contest, which would be a big blow since Nikola Jokic (ankle) will miss his third straight game. If Murray doesn't suit up, Christian Braun (foot) will likely see a bump in usage while Russell Westbrook will continue to see playing time with the starting five. On Wednesday night, Westbrook finished with 12 points, nine assists, four rebounds, and two steals while Braun registered 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Denver Nuggets guard Source: NBA Injury Report
Jamal Murray Unavailable Against Lakers
Jamal Murray (ankle) will not rejoin the action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The team listed Murray as questionable on the initial injury report, but sources have told NBA insider Chris Haynes that the Canadian star will not play in the contest. Russell Westbrook is set to receive the keys to the backcourt again. He racked up 12 points, 12 rebounds, 16 assists, two blocks, and three steals in 42 minutes when Murray exited the lineup for Monday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors.
Source: Chris Haynes
Denver Nuggets point guard Source: Chris Haynes
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