What happened: Jamal Murray scored 17 points in the fourth quarter as the Denver Nuggets held off the Memphis Grizzlies. Per Troy Renck, it was Murray's fifth 30-point game in 10 games this season.
Why it matters: Renck called Murray one of the league's best players this season. The run comes days after Lowe's report that Nuggets struggles could eventually force a Murray trade.
By the numbers: Murray averaged 24.3 points through eight games in 2026-27. He now has five 30-point games in 10.
What to watch: Whether Murray sustains this scoring pace will shape the conversation around Denver's roster.