We expected it, but nowESPN teaches us that Jamal Murray should not return to competition before the end of November, for a probable absence of three to four weeks.
Victim of a strained hamstring in his right leg last weekend against the Bulls, the leader of the Nuggets will therefore not play again soon, since his franchise does not wish to take any risks with his health.
“ We will continue to talk with the doctors, but his injury is not an injury of a game or two », indicated the coach of Denver, Michael Malone, at the start of the week. “ This is what i know. [Son absence] will be longer than we would like, but we need to take a step back, look at the bigger picture, and make sure we put him in a position to be recovered and healthy before we come back. It’s an injury that can get worse and persist, which is something we don’t want to see happen. »
Compromising for personal goals
Right arm of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray (16.3 points, 7.4 assists) is coming off a full year, crowned with a championship title, and this season he was aiming for his first selections in the All-Star Game as well as in an All-NBA Team. Especially to hit the jackpot next summer…
In his absence, Reggie Jackson will undoubtedly remain the starting leader of the Nuggets, while young Collin Gillepsie and Julian Strawther should have a card to play in Michael Malone’s rotation. A formula that worked last night, in the victory won (108-105) against the Warriors.
| Jamal Murray | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2016-17 | DEN | 82 | 22 | 40.4 | 33.4 | 88.3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 9.9 |
| 2017-18 | DEN | 81 | 32 | 45.1 | 37.8 | 90.5 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 16.7 |
| 2018-19 | DEN | 75 | 33 | 43.7 | 36.7 | 84.8 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 18.2 |
| 2019-20 | DEN | 59 | 32 | 45.6 | 34.6 | 88.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| 2020-21 | DEN | 48 | 36 | 47.7 | 40.8 | 86.9 | 0.8 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 21.2 |
| 2022-23 | DEN | 65 | 33 | 45.4 | 39.8 | 83.3 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 6.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 20.0 |
| 2023-24 | DEN | 7 | 31 | 43.3 | 43.8 | 84.2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 2.6 | 7.4 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 16.3 |
| Total | 417 | 31 | 44.7 | 37.4 | 86.9 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 16.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
