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.<\/p>\n
Contributing to the Nuggets’ 130-104 victory over the short-handed Dallas Mavericks<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>, Aaron Gordon matched a season-high with 21 points, and Nikola Jokic<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n