Murray accumulated 21 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists and three blocks in 44 minutes during Thursday's 111-105 loss to the Clippers in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Murray finished as the Nuggets' second-leading scorer while posting 20 or more points for the fifth time during the first round. The star point guard stuffed the stat sheet in the loss, and he led the club in blocks while tying Nikola Jokic for the team-high mark in assists. Murray and the Nuggets will look to close out the series at home in Game 7 on Saturday. He has averaged 24.0 points, 6.5 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks across 42.0 minutes per contest in the opening round.

Murray logged 43 points (17-26 FG, 8-14 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals across 40 minutes during Tuesday's 131-115 victory over the Clippers in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Murray was a man on a mission, pouring in a game-high 43 points as the Nuggets easily accounted for the Clippers to take a 3-2 series lead. This was Murray's best playoff outing since the bubble, a welcome sight with the Nuggets now on the verge of advancing to the second round. Game 6 will be in Los Angeles on Thursday, where another victory will see the Nuggets advance to face the Thunder.

Murray totaled 23 points (8-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-83 loss to the Clippers in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Murray saw a dip in playing time during the blowout loss, though he recorded 20-plus points for the third consecutive contest. The 28-year-old struggled from three-point range but is still shooting 42.1 percent from beyond the arc this series. The eighth-year guard has averaged 22.3 points, 5.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 42.0 minutes per game during the first round. Murray and the Nuggets will look to even the series at 2-2 in Los Angeles on Saturday.

Murray recorded 23 points (9-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 42 minutes during Monday's 105-102 loss to the Clippers in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Murray wasn't on the injury report ahead of Game 2, but he admitted after the game that he was playing through an illness. "I played through it. It was cool," Murray said, as reported by Brendan Vogt of TheDNVR.com. "I'm sick, but it's OK, no excuses. Played through it." With the series tied at one game apiece, Murray is likely to keep pushing through this setback.

Murray ended with 21 points (7-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 48 minutes during Saturday's 112-110 overtime victory over the Clippers in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old point guard was nursing a hamstring strain late in the regular season and hadn't scored 20-plus points in a game since March 24, but Murray looked more like his usual self to kick off the Nuggets' playoff run. The nine boards also tied his best showing of the campaign, a mark he reached way back on Oct. 28.

Murray finished Sunday's 126-111 win over the Rockets with 16 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 25 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Murray began the day on the injury report with his hamstring injury, but he took the floor for a second consecutive game and played through the issue. He'll get some time to rest before beginning the playoff run next week against the Clippers. Murray finished the season with averages of 21.5 points, 6.1 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 66 games.

Murray (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Rockets.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Murray has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up for a critical regular-season finale against the Rockets, who, despite locking up the No. 2 seed, will afford their starters a customary allotment of minutes Sunday. With a win, Denver can secure the No. 4 seed. Murray registered 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven assists and five rebounds across 32 minutes in Friday's 117-109 victory over the Grizzlies, marking his return from a six-game absence.

Murray is probable for Sunday's game against the Rockets due to right hamstring inflammation.

EDGE Analysis

Murray registered 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven assists and five rebounds across 32 minutes in Friday's 117-109 victory over the Grizzlies. The probable tag suggests the star floor general should suit up and handle his regular workload in the regular-season finale, which also happens to be a must-win game for the Nuggets given how tight the standings are in the Western Conference.

Murray registered 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 32 minutes during Friday's 117-109 victory over the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Murray returned to the court after having missed six straight games due to a hamstring injury. Despite initially being as doubtful, Murray took his place in the starting lineup in what was a must-win game. Although he scored just 15 points, the fact he played 32 minutes is a good sign that he will be ready to go for the playoffs.

Murray (hamstring) will play Friday against the Grizzlies, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murray missed six straight games due to a hamstring injury and was initially listed as doubtful for Friday's contest. However, he was upgraded to questionable after the team's morning shootaround and was trending toward probable ahead of warm-ups after interim head coach David Adelman said he thought Murray would play. The point guard is expected to face some limitations in his first game action since March 26.