Murray's 45 Points Lead Nuggets Over Mavericks

Jamal Murray delivered a standout performance by scoring a season-high 45 points, leading the Denver Nuggets to a decisive 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. This win marked Denver's fourth consecutive victory, with Nikola Jokic contributing his 16th triple-double of the season. Despite Kyrie Irving's return from injury, Dallas struggled, losing for the seventh time in nine games. Earlier reports indicated uncertainty regarding Murray's availability due to knee issues, but he played significant minutes in recent games, maintaining solid performance averages. Denver's victory was part of a sweep in Dallas, having also won 112-101 earlier. The Mavericks faced additional challenges with injuries, including the loss of Dereck Lively II, which contributed to a significant rebounding disadvantage against Denver.