The Denver Nuggets have been mostly led by three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic for years, but co-star point guard Jamal Murray has been a huge factor in their success. Murray is known as one of the league's top playoff performers but has stepped up his game in the regular season.

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.

Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had time to praise his teammate after their game against the Sacramento Kings.

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.

Jokic has avoided any ejections this season after being thrown out of games twice last year. Both occasions involved a build-up of annoyance at no-calls in road games. Malone praised Jokic on Wednesday for keeping his composure against the Kings.

The Celtics hunted Jamal Murray on Sunday. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Murray should almost take it as a sign of disrespect

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Since missing a Feb. 6 matchup against the Orlando Magic, Murray has unlocked his game, averaging a stellar 27.6 points, 5.6 assists, and 1.4 steals while shooting 55.6 percent from deep. While all eyes are on Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, Murray has taken over for the Nuggets and has them near the top of the standings.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, drives past Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, right, in the ...

On Friday, the Denver Nuggets (40-22) will look to keep ascending the Western Conference standings against the Phoenix Suns (29-33)

Jamal Murray led Denver with 31 points, including five 3-pointers. Nikola Jokic got to the free-throw line for 11 attempts en route to 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists. Christian Braun was the beneficiary of many of his passes, making 10 of 14 shots in a 23-point performance.