Jamal Murray Ruled Out After Concussion Protocol

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol following a collision with Minnesota Timberwolves' Julius Randle during Friday's game. As a result, Murray has been ruled out for upcoming games, including matchups against the Raptors and potentially against the Utah Jazz. The Nuggets missed Murray's presence in a close game against the Timberwolves, where they ultimately fell 119-116 after a late comeback by Minnesota. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 29 points, while Denver's Aaron Gordon scored a game-high 31 points. Russell Westbrook is expected to take on a more prominent role for the Nuggets in Murray's absence.