Overview
- The matchup is set for Ball Arena in Denver, with conflicting published tipoff times as Goal.com lists 7:00 pm ET and Hot Hot Hoops lists 9:00 pm ET.
- Murray is on Denver’s injury report with left calf tightness but carries a probable designation after playing every game so far and averaging roughly 24 points with five rebounds and six assists.
- Nikola Jokic enters in near triple-double form to open the season, reinforcing Denver’s offensive flow through his passing and efficiency.
- The Nuggets are 4-2 overall and 3-0 at home, where they have averaged 128 points across three wins.
- Miami is 4-3 after a 120-119 win over the Clippers and continues to lean on Bam Adebayo, Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell with Herro out following ankle surgery.