Nuggets PG Jamal Murray Listed as Questionable for Game 5 Against Lakers
Murray Dealing With Calf Injury
The Denver Nuggets are facing a pivotal Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. However, the Nuggets will be without point guard Jamal Murray, who is listed as questionable with a calf injury.
Injury Update
Murray suffered the injury in Game 4 of the series. He played through the pain and finished the game with 21 points and 8 assists. However, he was visibly limping at times and was seen getting treatment on his calf on the bench.
The Nuggets have not released any further details about Murray's injury. However, he is considered day-to-day and is hopeful of playing in Game 5.
Impact on Game 5
Murray's absence would be a major blow to the Nuggets. He is their leading scorer and playmaker. If he is unable to play, the Nuggets will need other players to step up.
Monte Morris is expected to start in Murray's place. Morris has been a solid backup point guard for the Nuggets all season. However, he has never started a playoff game.
The Nuggets will also need Nikola Jokic to have a big game. Jokic is having a dominant playoff run and is averaging 30.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
The Lakers will be looking to take advantage of Murray's absence. They have a strong defensive team and will be looking to force the Nuggets into turnovers and make them take difficult shots.
Game 5 is scheduled to tip off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Monday night.
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