Jamal Murray Cleared to Play Friday Despite Hamstring Tightness

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, despite being questionable earlier due to right hamstring tightness. This follows his 35-minute performance in Thursday's 115-114 loss to the Clippers, where he recorded 20 points (5-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block, and two steals, notably missing a game-tying free throw. Murray has averaged 24.2 points, 8.8 assists, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 threes over his last 10 outings.