Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray has been added to the team’s injury report for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers. The injury occurred during Game 4 of the series and is being listed as questionable.
The severity of Murray’s injury is uncertain, causing concern for the Nuggets as they face pressure to close out the Lakers. Denver had a 3-0 lead in the series and an opportunity to finish it on Saturday, but the Lakers secured a win to keep the series alive.
In his absence, backup Reggie Jackson is expected to play a larger role, with Nikola Jokić continuing to lead the offense. Murray, a key player for the Nuggets and instrumental in their 2023 NBA championship run, has struggled against the Lakers in this series. Despite shooting below his regular season averages, Murray has had standout moments, including a game-winning shot in Game 2.
The Nuggets will be hoping that Murray can recover in time for Game 5, which takes place in Denver on Monday. With their star point guard out of action, it will be up to Jackson and Jokić to carry on without him and secure a win for their team.