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The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight in Game 5 of the Round 2 playoff series. It is all square at 2-2, and tonight one side will take the monumental lead at the Paycom Center. Nikola Jokic will once again have the onus to carry the Nuggets team. But he will need support from other players as well. Jamal Murray would be the number one pick to play such a role, as he has done so often in his career. As the forward could prove to be decisive tonight, it is imperative to note Jamal Murray's status for the game. Let's take a look at the Denver Nuggets injury report to draw clarity on the subject.
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Jamal Murray Injury Report
Jamal Murray is not listed in the injury report released by the Nuggets ahead of Game 5 against the Thunder. Thus, he will most certainly start tonight.
Jamal Murray has been averaging 21.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 6 assists per game this season. These are decent numbers, and should he produce the same figures tonight, then the Nuggets could find themselves in a situation to win and go 3-2 in the series. However, it is always easier said than done.
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Denver Nuggets Injury Report
While Nikola Jokic is free from any injury concern, the same cannot be said about every Nuggets player. They will miss out on the services of Hunter Tyson (Ankle) and DaRon Holmes (Achilles) due to their respective injuries.,
The Oklahoma City Thunder on the other hand will miss out on Nikola Topic, who has remained out since January due to a knee injury.
Thus, an exciting battle awaits between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. The winner will garner a huge edge, let's see who comes out on top.
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