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          Nuggets' Jamal Murray sits out win vs. Suns with sprained ankle

          • ESPN News Services
          Dec 23, 2024, 09:45 PM ET

          Nuggets guard Jamal Murray did not play in Denver's 117-90 win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night due to a sprained ankle.

          Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Murray sustained the injury in Sunday's overtime win at New Orleans and is hopeful Murray will be available when Denver plays at Phoenix on Wednesday night.

          Murray, 27, has averaged 19.1 points, 6.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and a career-high 1.6 steals in 21 games (all starts) this season. He missed the 2021-22 season because of an ACL tear and played in 59 games last season while battling an ankle sprain and other injuries.

          Phoenix was without guards Devin Booker (left groin soreness) and Grayson Allen (concussion protocol) for Monday's game. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer did not know if either will play Wednesday night.

          Field Level Media contributed to this report.