Jamal Murray (Ankle) Drops 42 Points, Leads Nuggets to Victory

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (ankle) was confirmed available to play Saturday against the Wizards, having been listed as probable. Murray scored 42 points on 15-for-24 shooting in the 121-115 win, extending his 30-plus point streak. With the game tied at 110, he hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:12 to play, then added a jumper and two free throws to secure the lead. Murray scored 23 points in the first half and a crucial 16 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Nuggets to their fourth consecutive win.