Nuggets Share Jamal Murray Status Ahead of Grizzlies Clash
The Denver Nuggets are set to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night in a high-stakes Western Conference showdown. With playoff seeding still up in the air ahead of Sunday’s regular-season finale, both teams are battling for positioning. Denver currently holds the fourth spot in the West, tied with the Los Angeles Clippers, while the Golden State Warriors, Grizzlies, and Minnesota Timberwolves trail just one game behind.
The Nuggets have dropped six of their last ten games but are coming off a morale-boosting win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday—marking their first game since parting ways with head coach Michael Malone. They’re aiming to secure another crucial victory against a Grizzlies squad that fell to the Timberwolves on Thursday night.
Unfortunately for Denver, they may once again be without star guard Jamal Murray, who is listed as doubtful due to inflammation in his right hamstring. Murray has already missed the team’s last six games, and his ongoing absence raises concerns as the playoffs approach. In his likely absence, Jalen Pickett is expected to continue starting, with Russell Westbrook taking on an expanded role off the bench.
On the positive side, Murray is the only notable injury for the Nuggets besides rookie DaRon Holmes II, who has been out all season with a torn right Achilles. Still, missing Murray is a major setback, and Denver will need big performances from Nikola Jokic, Aaron Gordon, and Michael Porter Jr. to carry the load.
Tip-off between the Nuggets and Grizzlies is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. EST.
