Murray amassed 33 points (12-23 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Thursday's 134-117 win over the Warriors.
Murray continued his recent scoring surge Thursday, surpassing the 30-point mark for the second straight game and finishing with over 20 points for his fifth straight contest. The point guard didn't let his scoring output interfere with his playmaking duties, as he also dished eight assists -- his third-highest mark since the start of the new year. After averaging 22.1 points, 5.8 assists, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 three-pointers in January, Murray appears poised to keep his foot on the pedal with a big performance in his first game of February.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Dialed in against Pels
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Murray ended Tuesday's 122-113 win over New Orleans with 32 points (10-21 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds and six assists over 36 minutes.
Murray looked better than ever against New Orleans, and he drilled seven three-pointers on the way to one of his best totals of the season. Although Murray has recently struggled with a knee injury, he showed no ill effects against the struggling Pelicans. His 32 points marked his second-best scoring total of the season, and he's currently on pace to crush his previous seasonal per-game averages in both assists (5.7) and rebounds (4.1).
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Good to go against Pelicans
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Murray (knee) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus New Orleans.
Murray will be able to suit up after being listed as questionable due to left knee injury management. The star guard has averaged 24.4 points, 8.4 assists, 5.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals across his last five appearances and should be a productive fantasy option whenever he's in the lineup.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Iffy for Tuesday
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Murray is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Pelicans due to left knee injury management.
Murray has played over 35 minutes in six of his past 10 appearances, posting 22.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals during that stretch, but he may take a seat to manage his surgically repaired left knee during Tuesday's contest. If the star point guard is sidelined, Bones Hyland, Bruce Brown and Christian Braun would be candidates for increased roles against New Orleans.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Pops for 22 against Sixers
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Murray accumulated 22 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, six assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 loss to the 76ers.
The 25-year-old guard sat out the Nuggets' last game due to minor knee and hip ailments, but Murray was back on the court for a showdown between two of the top three teams in the NBA by winning percentage. He's scored at least 20 points in three straight games and six of the last 10, averaging 22.7 points, 6.8 assists, 4.8 boards, 2.7 threes and 1.2 steals over that stretch as he marches toward another strong season.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Gets green light
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Murray (hip) is good to go for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
Murray missed the Nuggets' previous game against the Bucks due to knee management. With that extra rest under his belt, he is all set for his normal workload in Philadelphia assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Questionable Saturday
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Murray is considered questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to a left hip sprain.
Murray was listed as managing a knee injury for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, making it appear that he was likely resting more than anything. However, the addition of a left hip sprain suggests there is more uncertainty surrounding his status leading up to Saturday. The team should supply more information on his status come game day. Bruce Brown (knee), who was also added to the injury report ahead of Saturday's contest as questionable, could draw another start if Brown can play and Murray is unavailable.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Downgraded to out
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Murray (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup in Milwaukee.
Murray, Nikola Jokic (hamstring), Michael Porter (personal) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist) will all be sidelined for the second half of Denver's back-to-back set Wednesday. The Nuggets' starting lineup will consist nearly entirely of backups. Murray is listed with left knee injury management, which suggests he's simply taking a night off, so the point guard should be back in action for Saturday's matchup in Philadelphia.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: May rest at Milwaukee
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Murray is questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Bucks due to left knee injury management.
Murray has appeared in 12 consecutive games but may sit out Wednesday -- the second night of a back-to-back. Denver also has plenty of other players questionable, like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (wrist), Bones Hyland (finger), Nikola Jokic (hamstring) and Michael Porter (personal). Fantasy managers, especially those playing in daily lineup leagues, should keep an eye on Denver's injury report leading up to tipoff.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Another 20-point effort Tuesday
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Murray had 25 points (11-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt), seven assists, three steals and one rebound across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 99-98 victory over the Pelicans.
Murray dropped at least 20 points for the third time in his past four games, a timeframe in which he has put up top-20 value across nine-category leagues. Despite coming into the season having not played for a full year while recovering from a torn ACL, Murray has been able to increase his productivity with each passing week. He'll be a key piece for the Nuggets as they push for an elusive title, so his fantasy value should remain consistent for the rest of the season.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Logs 26 points in loss
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Murray contributed 26 points (11-23 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and nine assists across 38 minutes during Sunday's 101-99 loss to the Thunder.
Murray was able to throw up a decent total despite constant double-teaming by the Thunder, who were smart to focus on the premier guard with Nikola Jokic (hamstring) and Michael Porter (personal) out. Thanks to consistent shot volume and productive assist numbers, Murray is slowly creeping back up into the upper echelon of floor generals in the Western Conference.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Available Sunday
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Murray (hip) is available Sunday against the Thunder.
Murray was questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup but will be able to play through his left hip sprain. He's been productive on both ends of the court recently, averaging 20.7 points, 8.3 assists, 5.7 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 30.7 minutes per game over his last three appearances.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Cruises to triple-double
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Murray amassed 17 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 14 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals across 29 minutes during Friday's 134-111 victory over the Pacers.
Murray racked up his first triple-double of the season, doing all of his work in fewer than 30 minutes. With Nikola Jokic (hamstring) sitting out Friday, Murray took it upon himself to run the offense while also dominating the glass. He has been putting up top-30 value in 12-team, nine-category leagues over the past month, demonstrating how influential he can be when healthy.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Will play Friday
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Murray (foot/ankle) is available and will start Friday against the Pacers.
As expected, Murray will suit up for a 10th straight contest despite being initially listed as probable with foot and ankle injuries. During that stretch, the dynamic point guard has averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 32.2 minutes per game. He figures to garner a similar workload Friday, though he may handle increased playmaking duties with Nikola Jokic (hamstring) sidelined.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Probable vs. Pacers
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Murray (foot, ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Murray continues to be bothered by foot and ankle inflammation, but he's expected to still appear in a 10th straight game Friday. Over the past nine, he's averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 32.2 minutes.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Takes over down stretch
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Murray chipped in 28 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 122-118 victory over the Timberwolves.
Murray was the focal point of a rally to bring the Nuggets back into the game, and his running floater with less than a minute to go sealed the deal. When Murray and Nikola Jokic are dialed in as they were in the victory, they're one of the most dangerous guard-center duos in the league. Murray's health can be a concern, so it's a good sign that he's played 30-plus minutes in four straight games.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Active as expected
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Murray (ankle) will play and start in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Murray was tabbed as probable ahead of the contest due to inflammation in his right ankle but will suit up and should handle his typical workload Wednesday. He has tallied at least 15 points in seven consecutive contests and has notched six or more assists in three of his last four.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Probable Wednesday
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Murray (ankle/foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.
Murray continues to deal with right foot and ankle inflammation, but he's played through the issue recently and will likely be able to suit up again Wednesday. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 19.7 points, 6.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 35.7 minutes per game.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Good to go Tuesday
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Murray (ankle) is available and starting Tuesday versus the Trail Blazers.
The 25-year-old appeared to be trending in the wrong direction after he was downgraded from probable to questionable Tuesday afternoon, but the lingering ankle sprain won't prevent him from taking the court against Portland. Murray has averaged 22.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 34.0 minutes over his past five games.
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Nuggets' Jamal Murray: Downgraded to questionable
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Murray (ankle) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Trail Blazers.
Murray was initially listed as probable with a lingering ankle issue but has since been downgraded to questionable. While the point guard still has a chance to suit up, it appears he's trending in the wrong direction. Bones Hyland (ankle) is also questionable, so Ish Smith and Bruce Brown may be candidates for increased roles, though Nikola Jokic would presumably handle the majority of the ball-handling responsibilities if both of Denver's point guard are ultimately ruled out.
