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Jamal Murray Listed Probable vs. Rockets as Nuggets Seek Standings Jolt

His quick return from a left ankle sprain bolsters Denver’s push to stabilize its rotation down the stretch.

Overview

  • Denver’s official injury report lists Jamal Murray as probable for Wednesday’s home game against Houston with a left ankle sprain.
  • Murray logged 37 minutes in Monday’s 129-126 loss at Oklahoma City, posting 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and he said the ankle felt okay without swelling.
  • Cam Johnson is also listed as probable with back spasms, and Peyton Watson remains out with a right hamstring strain.
  • The matchup carries direct playoff-seeding stakes, with Denver at 39-26 hosting Houston at 40-24 in a tightly packed Western Conference race.
  • Tipoff is set for 10 p.m. ET at Ball Arena on ESPN, with the Nuggets expected to monitor Murray’s status and workload.