Jamal Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a win against the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday, scoring 45 points on 18-of-26 shooting. Murray also contributed six assists and played for 36 minutes. The Nuggets won the game with a score of 118-99.
What It Means
Murray’s 45-point performance marked his highest-scoring game of the season and exceeded his projection by 28 points. This standout game adds to his recent performances, where he has consistently scored over 20 points in two consecutive games. For this season, Murray is averaging 19 points per game, ranking him third on his team and sixteenth among point guards in the league. He has also been effective with assists, averaging six per game, placing him fifteenth at his position. Additionally, he has finished in the top five among point guards for fantasy points in one-third of his games this year.
