Jamal Murray Scores Career-High 55, Sets Canadian NBA Record

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets delivered an electrifying performance on Wednesday night, scoring a career-high 55 points in a 132-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, setting a new NBA single-game scoring record for Canadians. This outstanding feat came just two nights after being ejected from a game against the same team, where his trash-talking led to two technical fouls. Murray's explosive game featured seven three-pointers and showcased his adaptability, scoring 30 points in the first half and continuing to attack the rim as the Trail Blazers adjusted their defense. Nuggets coach Michael Malone praised Murray's aggressive play, while teammate Zeke Nnaji noted that when Murray is fueled by anger, he becomes nearly unstoppable. This victory extended the Nuggets' winning streak to eight games, solidifying their position in the Western Conference standings. Murray's performance adds to the recent trend of record-setting scores by Canadian players in the league, following Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 54-point outing earlier this month.