Fri, Dec 26th 2:47pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Jamal Murray posted a double-double for the Nuggets Thursday night, dishing out 10 assists and scoring 35 points (12-32 FG, 9-18 3PT, 2-3 FT) while also blocking one shot and grabbing two rebounds in a 142-138 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact: Murray continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing two or more rebounds, dishing out three or more assists, and scoring 16 or more points in each of his last five games. The guard continues to form an elite tandem with superstar center Nikola Jokic as part of an injury-bitten Denver lineup, averaging 25.4 points, 7.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 26.6% so far this season.
Fri, Dec 26th 2:43pm EST
By Chris Schommer
Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double for the Nuggets Thursday night, dishing out 15 assists, grabbing 16 rebounds and exploding for 56 points (15-21 FG, 4-6 3PT, 22-23 FT) while also blocking two shots in a 142-138 win over the Timberwolves.
Fantasy Impact: Jokic continues a dynamic stretch on both ends of the floor, dishing out five or more assists, grabbing seven or more rebounds, and scoring 14 or more points in each of his last five games. The 30-year-old remains an explosive option for fantasy managers at the center position while leading a talented Denver starting five, averaging 29.8 points, 11.0 assists, and 12.1 rebounds per game while carrying a usage rate of 28.9% so far this season.
