Is Jamal Murray playing tonight against Phoenix Suns? Latest injury update ahead of Christmas Day game (Dec. 25)

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is uncertain of playing in Wednesday's Christmas Day contest against the Phoenix Suns. The 2023 NBA champion also missed Monday's contest against Kevin Durant and Co. However, he's in contention to return, carrying a questionable status. Murray could be a game-time decision.

He's dealing with a right ankle sprain. The Nuggets seemed to have taken a caution with his injury on Monday as they were playing on the second night of back-to-back. With the Christmas Day skirmish right around the corner, Denver preferred to rest Murray so he could play on Wednesday without any hassle.

He's returning to form after a slow start, averaging 26.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists on 45/39/86 splits in his past three games. Murray is averaging 19.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 6.1 apg, shooting 43.0%, including 34.6% from 3 on the season.

Amid Jamal Murray's recent surge, Denver has improved to 16-11 and five wins in six games.

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Jamal Murray stats vs. Phoenix Suns

Jamal Murray has averaged 21.4 ppg, 4.1 rpg and 4.3 apg in 21 games against the Phoenix Suns, shooting on 50/46/88 splits. He's won 17 of those games. Murray last played against the Suns in the 2023-24 season. He tallied 28 points, seven rebounds and nine assists in a 117-107 overtime loss on Mar. 5.

Murray is favored to score over 19.5 points. As per Covers.com, his projection is at 21 points. Having averaged 26.3 ppg over his last three games, scoring at least 24 in each, the star point guard will likely hit his total.

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Where to watch Denver Nuggets vs. Phoenix Suns Christmas Day game?

ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Disney+ will televise the Denver Nuggets-Phoenix Suns game nationwide. Viewers outside the U.S. can catch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 10:30 p.m. ET. The Nuggets are a -2.5-point favorite to win with a -143 money line. They bagged a 117-90 win in Monday's contest, and the Suns had no answers.

With Devin Booker sidelined, the Nuggets chances look even better to complete the double over Phoenix.