Going into their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Denver Nuggets have a few key names on the injury report. Jamal Murray is among those listed.
According to the official injury report, Murray is dealing with a right shoulder impingement. As a result, he is listed as questionable for the action against the defending champions.
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In their last game out, the Nuggets rolled out Murray for 34 minutes against the Memphis Grizzlies. The veteran shot 47.1% from the field and hit on 5-10 shots from deep to secure 26 points. He also came down with seven rebounds and dished out five assists.
On Wednesday, the Nuggets collected their 10th win in a row. They improved to 1.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers for the third seed in the Western Conference,
Jamal Murray Is Thriving For The Nuggets
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The 2025-2026 NBA season has been a major improvement for Murray.
In 75 games, the star guard has shot 48.3% from the field and is hitting on 43.5% of his threes, while taking 7.5 shots per game. Murray is putting up 25.4 points per game. He is also dishing out 7.1 assists per game, turning it over just 2.3 times per game.
This season, Murray notched his first All-Star appearance. The Nuggets are hoping that he’s recognized as All-NBA for the first time as well.
What’s Next For The Nuggets?
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The Nuggets will tip off against the Thunder at 9 PM ET on Thursday. They’ll return to the court for their season finale on Sunday, April 12. That game will take place on the road in Texas against the San Antonio Spurs.
After the finale, the Nuggets will begin preparing for their first-round series. With the Western Conference still tight, the Nuggets won’t have an idea of their opponent until Sunday, when the sixth seed is officially settled.