Jamal Murray left the Denver Nuggets’ game against the New York Knicks just before halftime after suffering a left ankle injury.
The incident occurred Friday night.
Murray’s Ankle Injury
Murray sustained the injury after contact with OG Anunoby in the lane. He stepped back on teammate Nikola Jokic’s right foot.
Murray fell to the floor in pain, grabbing his left ankle. Jonas Valanciunas assisted him to the locker room with 1:05 left in the half, as he grimaced while hobbling.
During the stoppage, Knicks coach Mike Brown challenged the call on the court of an Anunoby charge. The challenge was successful, so Murray was assessed the blocking foul and Anunoby sank both free throws, giving the Knicks a 65-42 halftime lead.
No Immediate Word on Severity
There was no immediate word on the severity of Murray’s injury.
Return of Key Players
The Nuggets had their original starting lineup on the court for the first time since Nov. 12. Aaron Gordon (hamstring) returned from a long absence and Cam Johnson came back from a sprained right ankle.
Murray was an All-Star this season for the first time in his nine-year career.
Murray got hurt on the night the Nuggets had their original starting lineup on the court for the first time since Nov. 12 as Aaron Gordon (hamstring) returned from a long absence and Cam Johnson came back from a sprained right ankle.