“Gotta chase him wherever he’s going!” Jamal Murray gets honest about guarding Stephen Curry
Jamal Murray's recent comments on guarding Stephen Curry offer a glimpse into the challenges of defending the great shooter.
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Jamal Murray and Stephen Curry
Jamal Murray in his postgame interview after the Denver Nuggets close win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, December third, Murray talked about how difficult it is to guard Stephen Curry. Curry, who typically is a reliable scorer, struggled to find his rhythm which hindered the Warriorâs offense.
Despite Stephen Curry struggling with his shots during the game, Murray had a lot of high praise for the Warriors star after this game. He also opened up on the difficulties of guarding Curry.
Thatâs the tough part. When he gives it up, everybodyâs gotta know where heâs going to be…Gotta chase him wherever he’s going!
Jamal Murray said
Denver Nuggets got a significant boost from a subpar performance from the Warriors shooting guard. They faced an uphill battle against the formidable duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Without Curry’s usual scoring prowess, the Warriors’ offense was unable to keep pace, putting them at a disadvantage against their opponents.
Jamal Murray is a player who thrives under pressure and revels in the spotlight. A matchup against Steph Curry and the Warriors is precisely the kind of challenge that brings out the best in him. The Nuggets guard with 12 points, three rebounds and seven assists for the night, had help from his superstar teammates Nikola Jokic who had 38 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Murray’s competitive drive and desire to prove himself against the best make him a formidable opponent in high-stakes games.
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray electrifies crowd with massive dunk against Warriors
Denver Nuggets star Jamal Murray had a huge highlight in their recent victory over The Golden State Warriors. The Nuggets won 119-115 with all their star players dropping good figures against the Warriors. During the game, Jamal Murray threw down a massive dunk that went viral.
The 2023 NBA Champion turned in a well-rounded performance, contributing across multiple statistical categories. He scored 12 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out seven assists, while also swatting two blocks.
Despite his solid all-around effort, the champion’s shooting numbers were somewhat modest. He shot 3-of-9 from the field and 1-of-3 from beyond the three-point arc, playing a total of 34 minutes. Murray has had a slow start to the 2024-25 season. He averages 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.4% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point range in 15 games. Moments like these not only define players but subtly shape narratives, much like how NBA Odds often adjust based on the performances of key stars.
The Nuggets are currently eighth in the Western Conference with a 11-8 record in their first 19 games. Following Golden State, the Nuggets will begin a road trip when they visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday in Ohio.
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