Jamal Murray G DEN Wed 1/24/24 11:07 AM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray registered 31 points (11-24 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds and seven assists across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 win over the Pacers.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old point guard tied Nikola Jokic for the team scoring lead on the night, as he scored 25 or more for the sixth time in 11 January contests. Murray's averaging 24.6 points, 7.1 assists, 4.1 boards and 2.2 threes on the month, with higher usage and shot volume accounting for his scoring surge rather than unsustainably high efficiency. Murray may be finding another level to his game, putting a career-best campaign within reach.
Jamal Murray G DEN Sun 1/21/24 9:26 PM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray accumulated 19 points (7-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and seven assists over 39 minutes during Sunday's 113-104 win over the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Murray regressed from a 35-point outing Friday against the Celtics when he shot 71.4 percent from the field. He finished Sunday's game with seven assists, one fewer than Nikola Jokic for most on the team. Murray is averaging 24.6 points on 51.8 percent shooting, 3.6 rebounds and 7.1 assists over 33.2 minutes per game in January.
Jamal Murray G DEN Sat 1/20/24 9:38 AM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray closed Friday's 102-100 win over Boston with 35 points (15-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
In a potential Finals preview, Murray led all scorers on the night, finishing with just one point more than Nikola Jokic. Murray's eight boards were also his best performance on the glass since he ripped down a dozen against the Hornets just before Christmas. Through nine games in January, the 26-year-old point guard is averaging 24.6 points, 7.1 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.0 threes and 0.9 steals while shooting 51.8 percent from the floor.
Jamal Murray G DEN Wed 1/17/24 11:54 AM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray totaled 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 126-121 loss to Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
The double-double was Murray's fourth of the season and first involving assists since Nov. 3. The 26-year-old point guard has scored at least 17 points in eight straight games to begin January, averaging 23.3 points, 7.4 assists, 3.0 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.0 steals on the month.
Jamal Murray G DEN Tue 1/16/24 6:11 PM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray (legs) is available for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with general inflammation. With all of Denver's starters good to go, the Nuggets and 76ers are set to play each other at full strength.
Jamal Murray G DEN Tue 1/16/24 12:38 PM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray (legs) has been upgraded to probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is dealing with general inflammation in his lower legs, but he appears firmly on track to suit up Tuesday. Murray was joined by Nikola Jokic (hip), Aaron Gordon (heel), Michael Porter (knee) and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (back) in ascending from questionable to probable.
Jamal Murray G DEN Mon 1/15/24 6:48 PM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray is questionable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers due to a bilateral tibia injury.
EDGE Analysis
Murray and the rest of Denver's starters are considered questionable for Tuesday's game, so the Nuggets appear likely to rest a few key contributors. Murray has appeared in 16 straight games, averaging 22.1 points, 6.3 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 30.8 minutes during that stretch.
Jamal Murray G DEN Sun 1/14/24 11:28 PM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray closed Sunday's 117-109 win over the Pacers with 25 points (11-18 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), one rebound, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Murray tallied a team-high-tying scoring total finished second on the team in assists while ending two dimes short of a double-double in a winning effort. Murray has recorded at least 25 points in seven games this year, adding eight or more assists in two of those outings. Murray has tallied 20 or more points in four of his last five games.
Jamal Murray G DEN Thu 1/11/24 5:22 AM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray provided 17 points (6-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, six assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 124-111 loss to Utah.
EDGE Analysis
Murray's 17 points were a few points below his seasonal average, but the rest of his line was on par with his usual production. It didn't matter much in a game where the Jazz led throughout. Through 25 games, the veteran guard is averaging 1.8 steals-plus-blocks per contest, which would be a career high. Murray and his teammates will look to bounce back Friday at home versus the Pelicans.
Jamal Murray G DEN Mon 1/8/24 2:27 PM
Jamal Murray
G DEN
Murray supplied 37 points (14-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 30 minutes during Sunday's 131-114 win over the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Nikola Jokic only scored four points Sunday, so Murray had to carry the team offensively, and he responded by delivering his best scoring output of the campaign. Murray has started the year on a sizzling note, tallying 20 or more points in his four January appearances, and he's averaging 26.8 points per game to start the new year.