Nuggets' Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. Out vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets recently faced a narrow 140-139 double-overtime defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves, hindered by the absence of key players Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. Murray was sidelined due to right hamstring tightness, while Porter Jr. missed the game for personal reasons related to a family illness. Despite these absences, Nikola Jokic delivered a historic performance with a 60-point triple-double, though it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Coach Michael Malone remains optimistic about the team's resilience as they prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs, with hopes that Murray might return. The Nuggets, currently third in the Western Conference, are closely followed by the LA Lakers, trailing by just half a game. Additionally, the Nuggets are dealing with other injuries, including Julian Strawther's knee issue, impacting their roster depth.