Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has shared his candid thoughts following a frustrating 101-94 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in an NBA Cup Group Play game. With superstar center Nikola Jokic and head coach Michael Malone absent, the Nuggets struggled to maintain their winning form, snapping a five-game streak.
Despite Denver’s efforts, the absence of the league’s top rebounder proved pivotal, with the team losing the battle on the boards 56-38. Murray pointed to missed opportunities on offense as a key factor.
“We executed pretty damn good, we just didn’t make shots which we normally make,” Murray said. “It’s a little frustrating when you know what you’re capable of, but it just doesn’t click.”
Denver’s shooting woes extended to a dismal 27% from beyond the arc, their worst three-point performance since opening night. Additionally, Murray emphasized how the lack of Jokic disrupted their spacing and overall game flow.
As the Nuggets regroup and prepare for their next challenge, fans are left wondering how long Jokic will be sidelined and how Denver will adapt without their central playmaker. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
