Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) gets past Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) gets past Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) steals the ball from Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) during the first quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) asks the crowd for noise after a series of 3-pointers during the second quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) gets past Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) during the second quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther (3) gets a ball and congratulations from Calvin Booth before a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Strawther is going to play in the newcomers All-Star game. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone comes out to greet Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) and other Nuggets during a timeout in the second quarter of a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Nuggets fans give Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is congratulated at the end of the 3rd quarter when he ended the quarter with 49 points during a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Murray scored a career high of 55 points in the game to lead the Nuggets to a 132-121 win over the Trailblazers. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Nuggets fans give Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is congratulated at the end of the 3rd quarter when he ended the quarter with 49 points during a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Murray scored a career high of 55 points in the game to lead the Nuggets to a 132-121 win over the Trailblazers. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)Nuggets fans give Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) shoots a basket over Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) in the 4th quarter during a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)021325-dg-s-nuggets-blazers 2088.JPGDenver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) controls the ball while being defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) in the 4th quarter during a game at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette)021325-dg-s-nuggets-blazers 2088.JPGDenver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) controls the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) fights for the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)021325-dg-s-nuggets-blazers 380.jpgDenver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) passes the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets forward Zeke Nnaji (22) dunks the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) reaches out to grab the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) shoots the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) passes the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets center DeAndre Jordan (6) controls the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) controls the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) passes the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun (0) shoots the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Trailblazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups sends in Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during a game against the Nuggets at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) shoots the ball during a game against the Trailblazers at Ball Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Jerilee Bennett,The Gazette)