Jamal Murray, the Denver Nuggets’ point guard, might not be able to play in Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a left calf strain. He was dealing with this injury during their recent loss to the Lakers, where Denver’s winning streak against them ended.
Despite continuing to play, Murray’s status for the upcoming game remains uncertain as he’s listed as questionable on the team’s injury report.
Throughout the playoffs, Murray has struggled with his shooting, even though he made a winning buzzer-beater in Game 2. His shooting percentages have dropped significantly compared to his career-best performance in the regular season.
Murray had already missed several games this season due to various injuries, including hamstring, knee, ankle, and shin problems.
On the other hand, the Lakers might see some improvement in their bench as forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who has been out with a right midfoot sprain for over two months, is listed as questionable.
The Denver Nuggets, currently the No. 2 seed in the West, need one more win to advance to the second round against the third-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves recently made history with their first series win in two decades.
Meanwhile, the Lakers are aiming to become the first NBA team to come back from a 3-0 deficit and win a best-of-7 playoff series.
