Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is having his statistically best November, drawing praise for his performance.,His improved play has put him on the radar for a potential NBA All-Star selection.Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is finishing November with what appears to be his best statistical performance of the month in his NBA career. Despite the Nuggets’ inconsistent week, marked by home losses to Sacramento and San Antonio, Murray has been a standout performer. His scoring average over the first 12 games of November reached 23.2 points per game, his highest for the month since the COVID-19 pandemic. Murray’s performance from November 1-28 saw him shooting 48% from the field and 40.4% from three-point range. His November averages stand at 23.2 points, 7.3 assists, and 3.0 three-pointers per game, a notable increase from previous years. In November 2024, he averaged 17.8 points, 6.7 assists, and 2.2 three-pointers, and in November 2023, he averaged 12.5 points, 6.3 assists, and 1.5 three-pointers over fewer games. Murray had pledged that a summer focused on health and workouts would lead to a stronger start to the season, a promise he has kept so far. The upcoming NBA All-Star game format, featuring a Team USA vs. Team World tournament, presents a potential opportunity for Murray, who turns 28, to make the cut. With fellow Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander likely to be a strong contender for a Team World spot, Murray needs to maintain his current pace to join him. In other local basketball news, new DU men’s hoops coach Tim Bergstraser secured an early win against CSU. Steve Smiley’s UNC Bears men’s basketball team improved to 6-1. The CU Buffs, coached by Tad Boyle, had a strong week from November 21-28, defeating UC Davis, San Francisco, and Washington. CU’s recent success has placed them at No. 65 in the KenPom.com computer rankings, just ahead of CSU at No. 68. The upcoming matchup between CU and CSU on December 6 is anticipated to be highly competitive.
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