Michael Malone says Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray 'hopefully' back for the playoffs
- Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets missed a fifth straight game on Sunday due to a hamstring strain.
- Murray's absence occurred as the Nuggets navigated a three-game losing streak and sought to solidify their playoff position.
- The 28-year-old point guard has played in 65 games this season, contributing to the team's performance as the fourth seed.
- Coach Michael Malone stated, "hopefully he's able to be back by then," referring to Murray's potential return for the playoffs.
- With four games remaining, the Nuggets need Murray healthy for a strong playoff run, relying on veterans to guide less experienced players.
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Michael Malone says Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray ‘hopefully’ back for the playoffs
DENVER (AP) — Jamal Murray missed his fifth consecutive game for the Denver Nuggets on Sunday with a strained right hamstring and coach Michael Malone said “hopefully” his star point guard will be back for the start of the NBA…
Michael Malone: Injured Jamal Murray “hopefully” will be available for start of NBA playoffs
Jamal Murray has been listed as questionable on the Nuggets’ injury reports lately, but that’s evidently more of a long-term assessment than an immediate one. Murray will “hopefully” be available for the start of the NBA playoffs if Denver makes it that far, coach Michael Malone said Sunday afternoon before the Nuggets hosted the Pacers. “Jamal’s hurt. It’s not careful. He’s hurt,” Malone said when asked how careful the team is being with Murray…
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