Jamal Murray Scores Career-High 55 Points in Nuggets' Eighth Straight Victory

Denver defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 132-121, with Murray achieving the third-highest scoring game in franchise history.

Jamal Murray delivered a career-best 55 points, shooting 20-of-36 from the field and hitting seven three-pointers, in the Nuggets' win over the Trail Blazers.
Murray's performance marks the third-highest single-game scoring total in Denver Nuggets history, behind David Thompson's 73 and Nikola Jokic's 56 points this season.
Nikola Jokic recorded his 25th triple-double of the season with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, further solidifying his MVP-caliber campaign.
The victory extends Denver's winning streak to eight games, maintaining their strong position heading into the All-Star break.
Portland, missing key players including Deandre Ayton and Scoot Henderson, saw standout performances from Anfernee Simons (26 points) and rookie Donovan Clingan (17 points, 20 rebounds).