Jamal Murray Records Season-High 16 Assists, 27 Points in Nuggets' Loss

Jamal Murray, cleared to play despite an ankle issue, delivered a season-high 16 assists along with 27 points and six rebounds in 40 minutes during Sunday's 127-115 loss to the Nets. This marked his ninth double-double of the season. With Nikola Jokic sidelined, Murray has averaged 27.3 points, 9.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.0 threes over 38.7 minutes in three games. He is expected to command high usage, making him an intriguing fantasy target.