Jamal Murray Exits Celtics Game Early Due to Illness, Status for Friday at OKC

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray exited Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics in the first quarter due to illness and was ruled out, despite initially being cleared for right hamstring tightness. He recorded 2 points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and 1 assist in eight minutes. Coach David Adelman stated Murray "looked awful" and experienced "all kinds of bodily things." The Nuggets won 103-84. Murray, averaging career highs of 25.5 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.4 rebounds this season, is expected to return for Friday's game at Oklahoma City.