Is Jamal Murray playing tonight against Miami Heat? Latest on Nuggets star's availability (Nov. 8)

The Denver Nuggets will host the Miami Heat at Ball Arena on Friday night and could have their starting point guard Jamal Murray back in the lineup for the critical matchup. Murray has missed the Nuggets' last three games due to a concussion, but is listed as questionable. He is a game-time decision and Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reported that Murray could return to the lineup for Friday's game.

Murray has featured in five games this season for Denver and played an average of 34.8 minutes. When healthy, he is a vital piece of Michael Malone's lineup and a key figure on the offensive front. So far, the talented guard is averaging 16.2 points, 4.4 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He currently ranks third in the roster in points, assists and steals per game.

Jamal Murray's standout performance of the season came in a home win against the LA Clippers on Oct. 26. The 27-year-old Canadian native was outstanding on the night, finishing with 22 points and shot 50.0% from the field. He also chipped in with five assists, two rebounds and two steals.

The Nuggets have managed to secure three wins during Murray's absense but they will be keen to have him back for a tricky run of games that includes the Heat, Dallas Mavericks and New Orleans Pelicans over the next seven days.

With forwards Aaron Gordon, Vlato Cancar and center DaRon Holmes II all sidelined for Friday's game, Murray's return could be a major boost for an injury-depleted Nuggets lineup.

Jamal Murray was instrumental in leading the Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray gestures ahead of guard Russell Westbrook against the Los Angeles Clippers at Ball Arena. Photo Credit: Imagn

The Denver Nuggets saw something special in Jamal Murray and drafted the highy touted University of Kentucky player with the seventh overall pick in 2016. Murray's game has evolved over the years and he has become a staple in the Nuggets starting lineup.

Murray was a member of the Nuggets' 2022-23 team that won the franchise's first-ever championship. Led by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Denver defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, Phoenix Suns and LA Lakers in the playoffs before overcoming the Heat in six games in the NBA Finals.

Over the 2022-23 season, Murray averaged 20.0 ppg, 6.2 apg, 4.0 rpg and 1.0 spg. His playoff numbers were even more impressive, with the Nuggets star elevating his game and averaging 26.1 ppg, 7.1 apg, 5.7 rpg and 1.5 spg over an incredible 20-game postseason run.