Nuggets top Mavericks 130-104 as Murray comes back from injury

Jamal Murray is making strides in his recovery from a strained hamstring and two sprained ankles, regaining the form of the smooth-scoring playoff Murray. In a Monday night game, the Denver guard showcased his improvement, finishing with 22 points and a perfect 4-for-4 record from 3-point range.

Contributing to the Nuggets’ 130-104 victory over the short-handed Dallas Mavericks, Aaron Gordon matched a season-high with 21 points, and Nikola Jokic posted eight points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. The Nuggets’ bench outscored the Mavericks’ reserves 62-34, with four Denver players reaching double figures, led by Reggie Jackson with 18 points.

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This game marked the first on-court meeting between Jokic and Markieff Morris since their altercation on November 8, 2021. In that incident, while Morris, then with the Miami Heat, elbowed Jokic at half court, the Denver center responded with a forceful shove from behind, resulting in a four-month absence for Morris due to whiplash. Jokic also received a one-game suspension.