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Kendra AndrewsESPN
SAN FRANCISCO Jamal Murray Then, he sat out. Nuggets“Game against the” Golden State Warriors On Friday night, Denver will open the season with four games in four nights.
Murray was sidelined the past 18 months due to his tear at Golden State’s ACL in April 2021. He was also resting before the Nuggets’ next game.
Denver’s season opener against The Utah Jazz Murray played 26 minutes on Wednesday and scored 12 points, two rebounds, and one assist.
“We sat and talked about how we could improve our lives. [Murray] He said that he felt great coming out of Utah,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone stated before tipoff. It’s all about listening to what he feels and where he is at the moment. He should have a say in this. The decision is taken now. He is not allowed to play in both back-to-back nights.
“[We’ll] Reintegrate him into the team to ensure his knee is strong enough to last the season. Then he will be available [Saturday] Night at home against The Thunder.”
Malone stated that Murray should not be able to play one set of back-tobacks throughout the season. This is what the Warriors did. Klay Thompson Last season, he was able to return from Achilles and ACL injuries.
Murray’s workload should increase throughout the year, Malone believes, naming Christmas, New Year, and All-Star break as the best times to jump.
Malone stated, “This is a work of progress and it will take patience on everyone’s part.” Jamal was a good listener. He will have his ups and downs, but he’s our guy. He has my back.”
Malone added: “I know everybody thinks they are back, and Jamal is back to where he used to be in the bubble a couple years ago… but physically coming home from those injuries doesn’t happen that easy.”