Jamal Murray, after 11 games absent, leads Denver to victory against Houston with 16 points in 22 minutes
Jamal Murray returned after an 11-game absence and the Denver Nuggets beat the 134-124. The point guard finished with 16 points in 22 minutes, immediately giving rhythm to an attack that had lost some of its fluidity in recent weeks. Without him, Denver had produced a 6-5 record and exited the In Season Tournament.
The most important fact is not only in Murray's points, but in the way in which his return has restored order to the Nuggets' offensive structure. Denver scored 134 points against Houston, found more continuity in readings and showed the danger that had made them a title team. His presence changes the spaces, lightens the load on his teammates and gives the team cleaner management of possessions.
For the Nuggets, the home win against Houston is worth more than just a good night. It arrives after a phase in which the absence of a key player had affected the results and the offensive identity. The 6-5 without Murray was not a collapse, but it indicated how thin the margin is when one of the main game creators is missing.
Houston offered a serious test, and Denver passed it with a 134-point offense. This matters because the Nuggets aren't just looking for isolated victories: they're looking for confirmation that their best setup is holding up. Murray's return doesn't solve everything on its own, but it brings the team closer to the version that can control pace, spacing and quality of shots.
The context is clear: Denver is aiming to defend the NBA title and needs Murray healthy to do so. A 16-point performance in 22 minutes doesn't yet signal a full return to the highest level, but it indicates that reintegration can be immediately productive. For a team built around the chemistry of its starters, even a night like this changes the tone of the game.
What's next: the Nuggets will have to manage Murray's playing time and transform this return into continuity, especially against opponents capable of putting pressure on their attack. Read at Gazzetta dello Sport
The return of Jamal Murray is crucial for the ambitions of the Denver Nuggets, who aim to defend the NBA title. His presence significantly improves the team's offense, as demonstrated by the victory against Houston. Murray helped revive the Nuggets' offense, which without him had a 6-5 record and had been eliminated from the In Season Tournament. The victory is a positive sign for the team, which now seems more fluid and dangerous in attack, capable of overcoming opponents like Houston.
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