Latest Jamal Murray News

Jamal Murray sinks shot at buzzer to cap 20-point comeback and lead Nuggets past Lakers 101-99

Apr. 23, 2024 11:01 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray didn't even see the biggest basket of his career. At least not live, he didn't. Murray swished a step-back 15-footer over Anthony Davis at the buzzer Monday night, giving the Denver Nuggets a stunning 101-99 win over the Los Angeles Lakers and capping a...

LeBron James rants at NBA's replay center for calls, Lakers lose on buzzer-beater, trail Denver 2-0

Apr. 23, 2024 03:06 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — LeBron James was seeing red after the Los Angeles Lakers watched a golden opportunity slip away. His frustration wasn't so much centered on blowing a 20-point lead. Or his late missed 3-pointer that rimmed out with the game tied. Or Jamal Murray’s fadeaway...

Nikola Jokic leads NBA champ Denver Nuggets past LeBron James and Lakers 114-103 in playoff opener

Apr. 21, 2024 07:53 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Unlike their crowd that drowned out the Los Angeles Lakers' pregame introductions, the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets were a little late to the playoff party Saturday night. They turned up their offense and defense after a sputtering start, however, powering...

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family

Apr. 19, 2024 18:46 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Michael Porter Jr.'s coaches and teammates are rallying behind the Denver Nuggets starting forward who's had a trying week as the NBA's reigning champions head into their playoff opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Porter, 25, missed practice Friday to attend his...

Denver Nuggets realize defending their NBA championship will be a tough task in improved West

Apr. 17, 2024 17:11 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets met coach Michael Malone's challenge not to let up after winning the franchise's first NBA title. Nikola Jokic somehow got even better with another historic season that made him the odds-on favorite to win the MVP award for the third time in four...

Defending champion Nuggets finish second in West, beating Grizzlies 126-111

Apr. 14, 2024 19:27 PM EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 21 points, Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds, and the defending champion Denver Nuggets secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 126-111 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The Nuggets (57-25) matched a...

Jokic scores 41 points and leads Nuggets past Timberwolves 116-107 to take lead in West

Apr. 11, 2024 02:23 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic minimized the matchup between teams tied atop the Western Conference standings, then put on a show for the ages — and for anyone still doubting he's the best player on the planet. The odds-on favorite to win a third MVP trophy, Jokic registered his 20th...

Murray and Jokic score 28 each as the Nuggets run past shorthanded Jazz 111-95

Apr. 10, 2024 00:27 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Nikola Jokic tallied 28 points and 13 rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets pushed past the shorthanded Utah Jazz 111-95 on Tuesday night. Murray missed seven games with a knee injury but is working his way back into game shape the...

Murray's return sparks Nuggets to 142-110 win over Hawks as Denver moves into first place in West

Apr. 07, 2024 00:29 AM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray 's return rippled through Denver's roster in a rout of the Atlanta Hawks that left coach Michael Malone in a great mood and the Nuggets in sole possession of first place in the tight Western Conference playoff race. Murray returned from a strained right...

Point guard Jamal Murray returns to Denver Nuggets lineup after missing seven games with knee injury

Apr. 06, 2024 22:04 PM EDT

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...