However, when Jamal Murray is playing at his peak next to Jokic, Denver looks like the team that won a ring just a couple of years ago. We saw that Murray on Wednesday night when he dropped a career-high 55 points on the Trail Blazers in a Nuggets win.

Feb 12, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) dribbles the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Sometimes, you don’t fully appreciate what you’re watching at Ball Arena until you’re in the middle of a big moment.