Nuggets Vs Thunder: Jamal Murray Questionable After Exiting vs. Celtics; nuggets vs thunder availability in doubt
Jamal Murray is listed as questionable for the Nuggets' trip to the Paycom Center for nuggets vs thunder on Friday after he left Denver's win over the Boston Celtics with a severe illness. The illness forced him from that game after eight minutes and two points, making his status a central concern for a depleted Denver roster.
Nuggets Vs Thunder injury cloud at Paycom Center
Denver travels to the Paycom Center to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday coming off a victory over the Boston Celtics. The Thunder, meanwhile, lost their last game to Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons and are anticipating the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been taken off the injury list.
How Murray exited vs. Celtics and his in-game numbers
Murray lasted just eight minutes against Boston, scoring two points before being completely shut down for the evening because of a severe illness. The illness forced his premature exit from Wednesday's win and left the team uncertain about his availability for the upcoming game.
Coach David Adelman recounts pregame treatment and symptoms
Following the win, Nuggets head coach David Adelman described the point guard's condition and the medical response. Adelman said the team medical staff had treated Murray aggressively before the game without success and added, "He looked awful. They gave him all the medication. It did not help. All kinds of bodily things were happening. "
Nuggets roster strain: Gordon, Watson out; Jones and Pickett questionable
The Nuggets are already stretched thin. Aaron Gordon and Peyton Watson are out with right hamstring strains, joining the likes of Tamar Bates and Curtis Jones on the sideline. Spencer Jones and Jalen Pickett are listed as questionable, while Julian Strawther is probable to play despite a left great toe sprain.
Murray's recent production and why his status matters
Denver will hope Murray can fight through the illness; he is averaging 25. 1 points, 7. 4 assists and 4. 4 rebounds per game while shooting 48. 3% from the field and 42. 1% from 3-point range. With multiple rotation players unavailable, Murray's presence or absence will have a material impact on the Nuggets' game plan.
Full injury rundown from the matchup coverage
Roster notes listed alongside the matchup include the following items: Spencer Jones: Questionable (Right Shoulder Strain); Jalen Pickett: Questionable (Right Knee Soreness); Julian Strawther: Probable (Left Great Toe Sprain); Aaron Gordon: Out (Right Hamstring Strain); Peyton Watson: Out (Right Hamstring Strain); Thomas Sorber: Out (Right ACL Surgical Recovery); Ajay Mitchell: Out (Abdominal Strain/Left Ankle Sprain); Jalen Williams: Out (Right Hamstring Strain). The coverage also names Branden Carlson and Ajey Mitchell as out on a separate pass listing, and it notes Thomas Sorber among the absences.
