In a thrilling display of basketball prowess, Jamal Murray achieved a career-high 55 points, steering the Denver Nuggets to a 132-121 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. This victory marked the Nuggets' eighth consecutive win, further solidifying their position in the league. Nikola Jokic complemented Murray's performance with an impressive triple-double, tallying 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Trail Blazers, struggling without key players Deandre Ayton, Scoot Henderson, and Jerami Grant due to injuries, put up a valiant fight but ultimately fell short.
Murray's remarkable feat made him the third player in Nuggets history to score 55 points in a single game. Meanwhile, Jokic added another accolade to his name with his 25th triple-double of the season. Notably, Murray and Jokic joined an elite group as the fourth duo in NBA history to each have a 55-point game within the same season.
The Nuggets dominated the game with a 23-point lead at one stage, though the Trail Blazers managed to narrow the gap to single digits in the closing moments. Anfernee Simons spearheaded Portland's charge with 26 points, while Donovan Clingan contributed significantly with 17 points and an impressive 20 rebounds.
The game coincided with Serbian Heritage Night, adding a special touch as fans received Nikola Jokic bobbleheads. Jokic’s performance continues to make waves; his 25 triple-doubles before the All-Star Break rank him third in NBA history behind Oscar Robertson’s record of 28 during the 1961-62 season and Russell Westbrook’s 27 in the 2016-17 season.
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