Denver Nuggets Announce Jamal Murray Injury Update vs. Miami Heat

The Nuggets have announced an update on Jamal Murray ahead of their matchup vs. Miami

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (left) and guard Jamal Murray (right) during the anthems before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. | John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Nuggets head into their Friday night home matchup against the Miami Heat on a three-game winning streak, having previously beat the Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, and Utah Jazz. While the Nuggets have dealt with injury problems to start the year, it looks as if they will be getting a return tonight from one of their key players.

After suffering a concussion in the third quarter of their 119-116 loss vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach Michael Malone said pregame he expects the star guard Jamal Murray to be available tonight barring any sudden changes during his warmup routine.

Via Vinny Benedetto of the The Denver Gazette: "Michael Malone says the expectation is that Jamal Murray will be available tonight as long as he gets through his pregame routine without issue."

Michael Malone says the expectation is that Jamal Murray will be available tonight as long as he gets through his pregame routine without issue.

— Vinny Benedetto (@VBenedetto) November 9, 2024

The Nuggets have since made it official that Murray is making his return in this game against the Heat.

Via Nuggets: "Jamal Murray is AVAILABLE to play in tonight's game against the Heat"

Jamal Murray is AVAILABLE to play in tonight's game against the Heat pic.twitter.com/2NlTgT6PNr

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 9, 2024

Due to the concussion, Murray has been sidelined during the current Nuggets win streak, making way for nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook to fill in for him as the starting point guard. Westbrook joined the Nuggets this past offseason, after being waived by the Jazz and signing a two-year deal in Denver.

Westbrook has averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 assists and 5.0 rebounds in his three starts, and the Nuggets have won all three games.

RUSS BRINGING THAT ENERGY 🗣 pic.twitter.com/J3qb33iOLx

— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) November 7, 2024

With Murray good to go tonight, he'll look to improve upon his rocky start to the season efficiency-wise. He's currently shooting below 40% from the field and just above 30% from behind the arc, Luckily for Murray the Heat are currently allowing opposing teams to shoot 37.8% from 25-29 feet, which should allow for him to get back in his groove.

Tip-off is set for 6:00 PM PST at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

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