The Denver Nuggets have released their injury report against the LA Clippers.
The Denver Nuggets are hosting the LA Clippers on Friday night at Ball Arena. Having dropped both games against their Western Conference rivals this season, the Nuggets are looking to avoid losing the season series.
Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has missed the last two games due to right hamstring inflammation. Denver has been starting Russell Westbrook in Murray’s absence, and the 17-year veteran has filled in nicely. There was some confusion on the injury report as it pertains to Murray’s current status. Initially listing him as questionable, the Nuggets then dropped their game preview that had Murray ruled out. The team has since updated that preview, placing Murray back to questionable.Murray has not been himself this season, averaging just 17.8 points on 42.0 percent from the field and 3.3. percent from three.
If Murray is unable to go, Westbrook will start in his place. Westbrook has averaged 14.2 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.2 rebounds on 52.1 percent shooting in his five starts the season. Denver has gone 4-1 in those games, as Westbrook and Nikola Jokic have been an effective duo. Nov 23, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic embraces guard Russell Westbrook during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn ImagesTitle: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.
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