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.

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.

Braun logged 22 points (10-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt), four boards and one assist in 35 minutes of action in Wednesday's 128-108 loss to the Rockets. The third-year guard matched Jamal Murray as the team's leading scorers with Nikola Jokic (elbow) sidelined and Michael Porter cobbling together a quiet outing Wednesday.

Murray scored 10 straight points over the final 1:35 of the third quarter, turning an 83-77 Denver lead into a 16-point lead. Three of his baskets came on assists from Jokic, who finished the period with his 18th triple-double of the season.

Jamal Murray is staying hot with an assist ... He finished with a team-high 22 points, which was matched by Christian Braun, who went 2 for 3 from distance. “Most importantly, aside from all ...

Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett believe the Nuggets are much better with Russell Westbrook running point guard and Jamal Murray at the two.

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) brings the ball up court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images / Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Nikola Jokic notched his 18th triple-double of the season by posting 20 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 boards and the visiting Denver Nuggets beat the Orlando Magic 113-100 on Sunday night.

In his best game of the season, Jamal Murray put up 45 points and 6 assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a win over the Dallas Mavericks 118-99. It

DENVER — Jamal Murray glared exclusively at The Denver ... Julian Strawther and Christian Braun, none is capable of filling in the gaps on Murray’s off nights. Russell Westbrook has meshed ...

DALLAS — Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high ... Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) has his shot blocked by Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving, left, in the second half of an NBA ...

The Denver Nuggets avoided the Rocky Mountain cold this weekend by escaping to Florida, and they picked up two wins while they were away. They’ll return to Denver to host the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday after a 113-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.