Jamal Murray

Amidst the dozens of lessons that they’ve taught opponents during their title defense season, Jamal Murray showed the Sacramento Kings that the Denver Nuggets’ elite court vision doesn’t merely apply to passing. Equal parts unspoken and unstoppable in the two-man game with his superstar teammate, Murray cuts right through an unoccupied seam down the middle of the floor, locating the perfectly-thrown ball before selling the shot effectively enough to force a defender to nearly jump over his head. Limited in his perception of the rim, the crafty combo guard lofts an underhand, scoop shot over his shoulders, supplying it with just enough English for an astounding and-one finish. On a night that included a 13 of 15 finish from the field, Murray made difficult shots a formality, erupting for 32 points, three rebounds, six assists, one steal, and five 3-pointers, catapulting the Nuggets to victory on February 28, 2024.