on Friday night, the Denver Nuggets are playing the New York Knicks (at home) in Colorado.
During the first half, Jamal Murray had 12 points, one rebound, three assists and one block while shooting 5/10 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 18 minutes of playing time.
Denver Nuggets Make Lineup Change After Jamal Murray Injury
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MAY 09: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks for a foul call while playing the Phoenix Suns in the fourth quarter during Game Five of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals at Ball Arena on May 09, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
However, Murray left the game with an injury.
He is now questionable to return.
The Denver Nuggets wrote: “Injury Update: Jamal Murray is questionable to return to tonight’s game with a Left Ankle Sprain”
Following the news, the Nuggets announced that they would start a different player in the second half.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Lineup alert: Julian Strawther starts second half for injured Jamal Murray on Friday.”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – MARCH 5: Julian Strawther #3 of the Denver Nuggets looks on during player intros before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena on March 5, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Chris Swann/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
Strawther currently has two points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 1/3 from the field in 13 minutes of playing time.
He is in his third NBA season after being selected 29th in 2023.
Right now, the 23-year-old is averaging 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.0% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in 40 games.
GettyPORTLAND, OREGON – FEBRUARY 20: Julian Strawther #3 of the Denver Nuggets lays up a shot defended by Jerami Grant #9 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center on February 20, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)
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