Jamal Murray Returns from Ankle Injury, Explodes for 35 Points

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) was cleared to play against the Pelicans after a two-game absence. Despite potential minute monitoring, he didn't miss a beat, leading his team to a 122-116 win. Murray popped off for 35 points (11-19 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 8-9 FT), adding nine assists, two rebounds, three steals, and one block over 37 minutes. With Nikola Jokic sidelined, Murray has averaged 27.8 points, 11.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 3.4 triples, and 1.0 steals per contest.