Pacers vs Nuggets Jazz NBA Game Highlights 20 January 2023. DENVER (AP) (AP) It was completely coincidental that Jamal Murray’s shoes and Nikola Jokic’s outfit were both peach in colour.
This wasn’t Murray trying to imitate Jokic as best he could.
Without Jokic, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Indiana Pacers 134-111 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to nine games, led by Murray’s first triple-double of his career.
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Due to hamstring soreness, the two-time defending NBA MVP missed the game.
Murray replicated Jokic’s productivity, who leads the league in triple-doubles, by finishing with 17 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds. When Murray achieved his goal, Jokic applauded his point-guard partner from courtside.
Murray said, “I was simply playing our game, playing aggressively. We were merely having a good time. The ball was in motion.
Regarding their color-coordinated outfit: Murray chuckled, “I didn’t know he was going to come in looking like a peach.
Jokic steals a lot of Murray’s triple-doubles, the NBA player joked when asked about trying to emulate him. It was good to see one on the board at last.
As the Western Conference-leading Nuggets extended their home winning streak to 16 games, Aaron Gordon scored 28 points and Michael Porter Jr. contributed 19 points. Since the loss to Dallas on December 6 at Ball Arena, they are undefeated.
David Adelman, the interim head coach of the Nuggets, is now 3-0. Following his acceptance of the league’s health and safety policies, Michael Malone is still suspended.
A season-high 38 assists is a stat line that Malone will undoubtedly cherish. This also had 16 thefts.
Adelman noted, “It was incredibly enjoyable to see our guys play the way we play no matter who is on the court.” It was enjoyable because several guys participated. Those nights are extraordinary.
Adelman was especially happy for Murray, who has been making progress in his recovery from an ACL tear that kept him out the whole previous season.
Adelman said of the player, “He’s already had such a storied history here as a Nugget and everything he’s been through.” Therefore, it’s awesome to observe that.
