Murray (knee) is active for Sunday's regular-season finale against Memphis.
Murray will suit up for a fifth consecutive contest, and he has boomed to the tune of 27.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists across his last three appearances. Denver is in a three-way tie for the top seed in the Western Conference, so a win is important Sunday, although Murray operating in a limited workload remains possible.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Iffy for Sunday
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Murray (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.
Murray and the rest of Denver's starters are listed as questionable, but it'd be surprising if they all rested, given the Nuggets are vying for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Murray has averaged 24.8 points, 5.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks over his last four appearances, including a 35-point explosion during Friday's loss to the Spurs.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Efficient in loss
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Murray logged 35 points (14-26 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Friday's 121-120 loss to the Spurs.
Murray's efficient shooting helped him record a team-high 35 points during Friday's loss to the Spurs. After missing seven games with a knee injury, the star guard appears to be ramping up his workload. In Denver's four contests since returning to action, Murray is averaging 24.8 points, 5.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 26.0 minutes.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Good to go Friday
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Murray (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Murray is still a little banged up, but he'll appear in his fourth straight game. The Nuggets could monitor his minutes with the playoffs looming.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Probable for Friday
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Murray (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Spurs.
Murray has appeared in each of the last three matchups, but he continues to deal with a knee issue late in the regular season. However, it appears likely that he'll be able to suit up once again Friday.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Posts 20 points in key victory
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Murray chipped in 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), four rebounds and six assists in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 116-107 victory over Minnesota.
Although the Nuggets rode on Nikola Jokic's coat tails in the potential Conference Final preview, Murray played through a pesky knee injury and provided a solid result. Murray's knee kept him out of action for seven games, but he's averaged a balanced 21.3 points, 5.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.7 blocked shots and 1.3 steals since his return to the floor.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Cleared to face T-Wolves
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Murray (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Murray was initially handed a questionable tag with a right knee contusion he's been battling since late March, but he'll play through the issue for a third straight time. Despite being available, Murray has seen 27 minutes and 21 minutes in his last two contests and could continue to have his minutes monitored.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Iffy for Wednesday
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Murray (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Murray has appeared in back-to-back contests since missing a seven-game stretch to end March, but he may take a seat during the second half of a back-to-back set after posting 28 points (11-20 FG), four assists, four steals and four blocks in 27 minutes during Tuesday's win over Utah. Aaron Gordon (foot) is also questionable, while Nikola Jokic (hip), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (shoulder) and Michael Porter (knee) are all probable.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Drops 28 in Tuesday's win
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Murray finished Tuesday's 111-95 win over the Jazz with 28 points (11-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists, four blocks and four steals in 27 minutes.
The 28 points were a game-high mark, tying Nikola Jokic. Murray didn't quite see his usual workload in terms of minutes but did get his normal shot volume, and he seems fully recovered from the knee issue that cost him seven games in late March and early April. The 27-year-old guard might have his court time limited again Wednesday on the second night of a back-to-back set, however, as the Nuggets host the Timberwolves.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Available against Utah
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Murray (knee) will start Tuesday's game against the Jazz.
Despite having the green light to suit up, coach Michael Malone mentioned that Murray won't see a lot of minutes Tuesday night. This is the front end of a back-to-back set, and Murray recently returned from a lengthy absence, so it's not a huge surprise to hear this.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: On track for Tuesday
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Murray (right knee inflammation) is probable for Tuesday's game versus Utah.
Murray is trending in the right direction to suit up for his second consecutive game after a seven-game absence due to knee inflammation. If he is ultimately able to take the court, he will face an exploitable Utah backcourt that will be lacking defensive ace Kris Dunn (foot).
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Lifts team in return to action
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Murray (knee) accumulated 16 points (6-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists, three rebounds and one block across 21 minutes during Saturday's 142-110 victory over the Hawks.
The Nuggets went 3-4 without Murray in the lineup for the past seven games due to an inflamed right knee, and even though he didn't play major minutes in his return to action, his efforts were still essential as the Nuggets effectively salted the game away after three quarters. Murray will have two full days of recovery before the Nuggets return to action in Utah on Tuesday, when the veteran point guard could get back above the 30-minute mark if the game proves to be more competitive than Saturday's was.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Will play Saturday
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Murray (knee) is available to face the Hawks on Saturday, Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette reports.
Murray was initially listed as questionable due to right knee inflammation, but the star floor general will take the court and should handle his regular workload in this one. This likely means Reggie Jackson (illness) will head back to a bench role.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Questionable for Saturday
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Murray (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Murray is in danger of missing his eighth straight contest Saturday due to right knee inflammation. If Murray is ruled out yet again, Reggie Jackson should remain in the starting lineup.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Ruled out for Thursday
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Murray (knee) won't play Thursday against the Clippers, Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports reports.
This will be the seventh game in a row on the sidelines for Murray, although his recent questionable tags suggests that he remains day-to-day. The Nuggets may be erring on the side of caution with the playoffs looming. Murray's next chance to play comes Saturday against Atlanta.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Remains out for Tuesday
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Murray (knee) won't play Tuesday against the Spurs, Adam Mares of DenverStiffs.com reports.
Murray will miss his sixth straight game, though he appears to be getting closer to a return, given that he's been carrying questionable tags into two straight games. Reggie Jackson should continue to fill in as the starting point guard Tuesday in Murray's absence.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Questionable for Tuesday
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Murray (knee) is questionable to play Tuesday against the Spurs.
Murray missed Sunday's 130-101 win over the Cavaliers, and while the questionable tag might be a step in the right direction, it's worth noting the Nuggets are not likely to take any risks with their star point guard. If Murray can't go Tuesday, then Reggie Jackson would be in line to make another start after delivering 19 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Sunday's win.
Murray (knee) won't play Sunday versus Cleveland.
Murray's next opportunity to take the court comes Tuesday versus San Antonio. Nikola Jokic (hip/wrist) has been cleared for action Sunday, leaving Murray as the lone missing player from the Nuggets' core rotation. Reggie Jackson will draw another start at point guard and is averaging 16.0 points and 5.7 assists in 29.6 minutes across 20 games without Murray this season.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Downgraded to doubtful
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Coach Michael Malone said Murray (knee) is "very, very doubtful" to play in Sunday's game against Cleveland, Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com reports.
Murray's looming absence would likely leave Reggie Jackson in a starting role, while Justin Holiday should continue to see an uptick in minute share as well. If officially ruled out, Sunday would represent Murray's fifth consecutive absence due to right knee inflammation.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Questionable for Sunday
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Murray (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Murray has missed the past four games for Denver, but coach Michael Malone said on Friday that he's optimistic about his chances of returning to the floor against Cleveland. If that happens, look for Reggie Jackson to head back to the bench with Christian Braun losing some fantasy appeal as well.
