Star point guard Jamal Murray is averaging 20.1 points and 6.0 assists per game on the season, including a 30-point and 45-point performance in two of his last four games. Murray played a huge role in Denver's 2023 Finals run and has recently proved once again why he is the ideal second option to Jokic.

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers are wrapping up their road trip with a matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Sixers are already aware they’ll be shor

The Nuggets have improved, coinciding with Aaron Gordon’s return. But they are in a tough spot, dependent on a streaky player. Murray knows the uncomfortable truth: For the Nuggets to win big, they need Bubble Jamal — not a player who looks like he should be encased in bubble wrap.

Murray (calf) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the 76ers. Murray will be on the floor Tuesday for the Nuggets. The veteran guard is coming off a 19-point performance in Sunday's win against the Magic and will look to make it seven wins in the last eight games for Denver while hosting the 76ers.

Murray was added to the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Heat due to knee inflammation, and he's now dealing with a minor calf ailment. However, the injury isn't expected to keep him from Tuesday's action.

Jamal Murray is listed as “probable” for the Nuggets' game against the 76ers due to tightness in his left calf. While key player Nikola Jokic is expected to dominate, Philadelphia will struggle with Joel Embiid out and Andre Drummond questionable.

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 a number of players listed on the NBA injury report for Tuesday night's game against the Mavericks.

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, right, shoots over Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Los Angeles Clippers ...

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