Murray (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Thunder. Murray is in danger of missing the second half of Denver's current back-to-back set after posting 17 points and four assists in 42 minutes during Sunday's loss in Oklahoma City.

What can the Nuggets expect in the playoffs? Opposing defenses will dare non-shooters to shoot, yes, but offenses will target perceived weaknesses on Denver’s defensive end, too.

The Nuggets almost survived to Jokic’s return. They were down 88-84. The last minute without him was a near-death sentence, though. Sam Hauser knocked down a transition drive-and-kick 3-pointer to bring the house down with 8:11 to go, highlighting a 6-0 burst.

Braun was impactful in multiple facets, recording his fourth double-double of the season. Starting alongside Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and Michael Porter, the 23-year-old isn't asked to shoulder a heavy load on offense,

(AP Photo/Morry Gash) Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray gets past Milwaukee Bucks’ AJ Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) Denver Nuggets’ Christian Braun and Milwaukee Bucks ...

drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, right, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun ...

Mar 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball down the court against Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images