December 14th 2024.
During Friday night's game, Nugget's point guard Jamal Murray shared that he has been dealing with plantar fasciitis. Despite this, he was able to return to the court after sitting out the last two games due to right hamstring inflammation. He even managed to score 20 points in their win against the Clippers. Murray was only able to partially participate in practice on Wednesday due to the lingering hamstring pain, but he pushed through and also had four steals during the game.
When asked about his hamstring, Murray admitted that he wasn't sure how he would feel going into the game. Despite this uncertainty, he decided to give it his all and was pleasantly surprised by his fresh legs and energy. However, he also revealed that he is dealing with plantar fasciitis, a common injury that many players are currently facing. Despite these challenges, Murray is feeling good and is excited to be back on the court.
So far this season, Murray has been averaging 17.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. However, he has been less efficient compared to previous seasons, with a shooting percentage of 42.5% from the field and 33.7% from the 3-point line. But in the last nine games that he has played, Murray's numbers have been gradually improving, with a 37.3% 3-point percentage during that stretch.
In other Nugget's news, rookie DaRon Holmes II recently opened up about his injury rehab process for a torn Achilles. Despite the setback, Holmes sees it as an advantage and is determined to come back stronger. Meanwhile, DeAndre Jordan shared his assessment of the team's performance in the first quarter of the season, stating that they have not splintered despite facing challenges.
There was also some concern about Murray's availability for the game against the Clippers due to his hamstring injury, but he was ultimately able to play. And while Nikola Jokic's suggestion of a pay-cut may not be plausible, head coach Michael Malone praised him for being vocal and showing leadership before their bounce-back win.
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