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Breaking: Shocking Injury Update on Nuggets’ Star Player for Game 2 Against Timberwolves – Fans Stunned
Jamal Murray, the point guard for the Denver Nuggets, is listed as questionable for tonight’s NBA Western Conference semifinal in Colorado against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What injury does Murray have before his matchup with Minnesota?
Murray was “in and out” of the Nuggets’ workouts before to Game 1 due to a left calf issue, according to head coach Michael Malone’s statement on Friday, as reported by the Denver Post. Malone continued, “I’m just trying to be smart with that calf.”
Murray was listed as doubtful for Denver’s first-round Game 5 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday due to his leg ailment. When the 27-year-old did play, he made the game-winning basket in the closing seconds to help the Nuggets defeat the Lakers 108-106 and win the series 4-1.
The graduate of Kentucky finished with 32 points overall in Denver’s series-winning victory at Ball Arena. He averaged 23.6 points per game while playing in all five of the Nuggets’ 2024 postseason contests as the reigning champs.
Who else is listed as injured for Game 1 for the Nuggets?
Due to knee surgery in August of last year, small forward Vlatko Cancar is still out for Denver. In an exhibition match against Greece, the Slovenian player injured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
What time does the Timberwolves vs. Nuggets game start?
Today, Monday, May 6, 2024, the Denver Nuggets will play the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game will kick off at Ball Arena at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The conference semifinal series’ second game will air on TNT for American viewers, and fans can also watch the action online at fuboTV.com, where a free trial is available for new users.
What is the NBA Playoff record of Denver, Minnesota?
The Nuggets, who are currently ranked second in the Western Conference, are attempting to win just their second NBA title overall. They won their first Larry O’Brien Trophy last season after defeating the Miami Heat in the finals.
Conversely, the third-seeded Timberwolves have never taken home an NBA championship. In fact, the Minnesota Twins are making their postseason debut after missing the first round for the first time in twenty years.
The Oklahoma City Thunder or the Dallas Mavericks will play the Nuggets and Timberwolves’ victorious best-of-seven series in the Western Conference finals.
