Nuggets guard Jamal Murray did not play in Denver’s 117-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night due to a sprained ankle. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Murray sustained the injury in Sunday’s overtime win at New Orleans and is hopeful Murray will be available when Denver plays at Phoenix on Wednesday night.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Probably could have been a foul on Jamal Murray getting in CJ’s way. But if not, great defense. – 9:42 PM
Probably could have been a foul on Jamal Murray getting in CJ’s way. But if not, great defense. – 9:42 PM
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Twenty-four hours earlier, they needed overtime to escape New Orleans with a victory that wasn’t particularly awe-inspiring. Jamal Murray walked away with 27 encouraging points and a sprained right ankle to halt his momentum. He was ruled out on Monday without going through a warm-up routine, though a return on Christmas day in Phoenix is possible. “On the flight back, (we were) hoping that it would improve, and the swelling would go down,” Malone said. “(The ankle) received treatment all night, this morning, but obviously just didn’t respond how we had hoped.” -via Denver Post / December 24, 2024
Vinny Benedetto: It was an adventure of a Sunday matinee, but Denver wins 132-129. Nikola Jokic goes for 27-13-10. Jamal Murray adds 27-8-4 with 3 steals. Russell Westbrook adds 21-5-5. Jordan Hawkins leads the Pelicans with 25 points. -via Bluesky / December 22, 2024
Zach LaVine would “fit in fine” with Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets, according to one rival Western Conference scout who spoke under the condition of anonymity. “He probably needs to be in a different environment,” the scout said. “There are not a lot of guys who can do what he does. I’ve always been a big fan, actually. Not as your No. 1 guy, not as your No. 2 guy, but as your No. 3 guy.” -via New York Times / December 19, 2024