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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 07: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets walks off the court after defeating the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 07, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
On Saturday evening, the Denver Nuggets will play the Los Angeles Lakers in California.
The Nuggets most recently beat the San Antonio Spurs by a score of 136-131.
Jamal Murray finished the win with 39 points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 11/21 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 40 minutes of playing time.
Nuggets Announce Jamal Murray Status
GettyCHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – DECEMBER 07: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets reacts in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on December 07, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
For Saturday’s game, Murray is listed as probable on the injury report.
Denver Nuggets wrote: “Injury Report ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Lakers: PROBABLE: Jamal Murray (Left Ankle Sprain) Aaron Gordon (Right Hamstring Injury Management) OUT: Peyton Watson (Right Hamstring Strain)”
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – DECEMBER 14: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Pepsi Center on December 14, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Murray is in the middle of a fantastic year with averages of 25.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range in 62 games.
He made his first ever All-Star Game last month.
Real App wrote (on March 12): “Jamal Murray has the 4th most points in the entire NBA since the All-Star break.”
GettyDENVER, CO – OCTOBER 22: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets looks up during a timeout in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Ball Arena on October 22, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2022 NBAE (Photo by Justin Tafoya/Getty Images)
Nuggets Right Now
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)
The Nuggets are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 41-26 record in 67 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and 5-5 over their last ten games).
Following the Lakers, the Nuggets will play their next game on Tuesday when they host the Philadelphia 76ers.
@KalshiHoops wrote (on March 10): “NBA Players to record 25+ PPG, 6+ APG, and 42%+ 3P in a single season:
• Larry Bird (2 times) • Steph Curry (3 times) • Jamal Murray (2026)”
GettyINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 14: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets shoots a 3-pointer during the State Farm 3-Point Contest during 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome on February 14, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Lakers Before Nuggets Battle
GettyDENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 20: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets and LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during a timeout in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on January 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Tanner Pearson/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
The Lakers are the fourth seed with a 41-25 record in 66 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and winners of seven out of ten).
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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