UPDATE: The Denver Nuggets face a major concern as point guard Jamal Murray sprained his right ankle during a 131-121 defeat against the Dallas Mavericks last night. This injury occurred just minutes into the third quarter, leaving fans and teammates anxious about his availability moving forward.
Murray initially walked gingerly to the locker room but remarkably returned to finish the period. However, he was absent from the bench for the final 12 minutes of the game, raising alarms among the Nuggets’ coaching staff. Coach David Adelman confirmed that Murray will undergo evaluation today. “It’s a huge absence, obviously, offensively,” Adelman stated. “If he sits himself because of the pain, it probably hurts. I’m hoping he can come back for the next game.”
Prior to the injury, Murray was enjoying a career season, averaging 24 points per game. He finished last night’s game with 10 points and 9 assists. “It definitely was a hit, especially coming down the stretch,” said teammate Spencer Jones, who scored a career-high 28 points for the Nuggets. “Everybody knows the deadly pick-and-roll of Mal and Nikola Jokic. We definitely struggled.”
Adding to the Nuggets’ woes, Murray’s injury compounds the absence of fellow starters Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun. Gordon, sidelined with a right hamstring injury since November 21, is not expected to return until late December or early January. Braun, who sprained his left ankle on November 12, is projected to miss at least six weeks.
Adelman acknowledged the impact of these injuries on the team’s performance. “I’m not going to come in here any night and sit down and talk about guys that are out. We have enough here to be more consistent defensively,” he added, highlighting the challenges the team faces without key players.
The Nuggets, currently struggling with four consecutive home losses, will need a quick turnaround as they look to bounce back in their next game. Fans and analysts alike will be closely monitoring updates on Murray’s condition and recovery timeline.
As the injury updates unfold, the Nuggets’ resilience will be tested. The next few days will be crucial for both Murray and the team as they strive to maintain their competitive edge in the league.
