Jamal Murray, the point guard for the Denver Nuggets, was added to the team’s injury report on Sunday as questionable for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a calf strain. The injury occurred during the Lakers’ Game 4 victory that forced a Game 5 in the series.
The severity of Murray’s injury is uncertain, causing concern for the Nuggets as they face pressure to close out the Lakers. Denver had a 3-0 lead in the series and an opportunity to finish it on Saturday, but the Lakers secured a win to keep the series alive. Game 5 will take place in Denver on Monday.
In his absence, backup Reggie Jackson is expected to play a larger role, with Nikola Jokić continuing to lead the offense. Despite shooting below his regular season averages, Murray has had standout moments in this series, including a game-winning shot in Game 2.