Murray Probable for Thursday After Strong Return; Continues Hot January Play

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is probable to play Thursday against the Nets, continuing to play through hamstring and hip inflammation. This follows his return from a hip injury on Tuesday, where he recorded his 12th double-double of the season with 24 points (7-18 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 10-15 FT), 5 rebounds, 10 assists, and 1 block in 39 minutes during a 109-107 loss to the Pistons. Murray has been red hot in January, posting top-10 value behind averages of 28.5 points, 8.8 assists, and 2.8 triples per contest, and is currently averaging career-highs of 25.9 points and 7.4 assists per game.