The Denver Nuggets received two important updates on Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray ahead of Friday's matchup with the Heat.
After the Nuggets’ win, in an interview with TNT’s Jared Greenberg, Murray claimed he hadn’t heard what O’Neal said. Honestly, given that Murray was likely warming up on the court in Dallas as TNT’s pregame show went on, it’s not all that farfetched to believe him.
After Jamal Murray’s best offensive performance of the season, Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone defended his star guard who admittedly struggled to start the season. “I think the
Jamal Murray’s season-high scoring night came on the heels of Michael Malone almost shutting him down at halftime in Denver’s previous game on Sunday.
After being called out by Shaquille O'Neal before the Nuggets game against the Mavs, Jamal Murray responded in a major way in Dallas.
Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Murray (knee) is probable for Friday's game versus Miami. Murray was able to push through his knee soreness in Denver's most recent back-to-back set, and fantasy managers can pencil him into lineups for Friday as well.
Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
The Nuggets have been red-hot recently entering this matchup, while the Heat have had issues with consistency all season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nuggets-Heat prediction and pick.
Russell Westbrook has displayed extraordinary chemistry with Nikola Jokic. But if he remains a starter for the Nuggets once they’re at full strength, who won’t?
For that reason alone, Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made sure to call out Murray critics the first chance Murray allowed him to after the star guard put up 45 points in an impressive road win against the Dallas Mavericks who did have Kyrie Irving playing.