Apr. 06, 2024 22:04 PM EST

Point Guard Jamal Murray Returns To Denver Nuggets Lineup After Missing Seven Games With Knee Injury

By ARNIE STAPLETON
AP Sports Writer
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) looks to pass the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) David Zalubowski, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) looks to pass the ball as Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

DENVER (AP) — Point guard Jamal Murray returned to the Denver Nuggets' lineup Saturday night after missing seven games with a strained right knee.

Murray was in the starting lineup against the Atlanta Hawks for his first appearance since getting hurt March 21 in a game against the New York Knicks.

Just as Murray returned, starter Aaron Gordon sat out with a sore right foot.

The defending NBA champions went 4-3 in Murray's absence as the Nuggets' bench has been a major concern during that time. In their 102-100 loss to the Clippers on Thursday night, Denver's reserves made just three baskets and were outscored by L.A.'s reserves 34-9.

Denver entered their game against Atlanta tied atop the Western Conference playoff race with the Minnesota Timberwolves at 53-24, one game ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Wolves and Nuggets face each other on April 10 in Denver in a game that could decide the top seed in the West.

Murray is averaging 20.9 points and 6.7 rebounds this season.

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