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The Denver Nuggets‘ season has seen many twists and turns, and fans and analysts can only imagine what is in store for them. Murray has not played on the court since November 4 when they won against the Chicago Bulls. However, the Nuggets had good and bad results during this period. As tonight approaches, the question echoing through the minds of fans and analysts alike is whether Jamal Murray will make a triumphant return to the court against the Cavaliers.

Is Jamal Murray going to play tonight?

The Nuggets have had to face uphill tasks in their hard-fought win over the Los Angeles Clippers and their closely fought loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. Since, guard Jamal Murray?s still out because of his Hamstring Injury, Nikola Jokic, a two-time MVP is leading his team by carrying more responsibilities in Murray?s absence.

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In tonight?s match-up between the Cavaliers and the Nuggets, both teams are coming in with identical records of 1-1 in the In-Season tournament. However, injuries are reported with the team?s recent successes hitting a snag on Murray?s imminent comeback.

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He is still out for the hamstring injury that he got in the game against the Bulls. Jokic?s heroics against the Pelicans where he had 26 points, 18 assists, and 16 rebounds highlight the team?s dependence on its star center.

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Nuggets vs. Cavaliers Promises a Night of Suspense

However, the Cavaliers come into the encounter with their own problems and successes. The Nuggets will be playing against a team that recently won their last two games including the defeat of the Detroit Pistons, giving them some solid momentum.

Darius Garland has found himself in the limelight after Donovan Mitchell left the field with a right hamstring strain and scored a single-season high of 28 points in a victory over the Pistons. The Cavaliers, however, experience a similar problem as Okoro misses his sixth straight match due to a knee injury.

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However, J.B. Bickerstaff still has faith in Okoro returning, emphasizing how his absence is a big deal, especially for a team like the Nuggets. Injuries and recoveries will create suspense in tonight?s match between the Nuggets and Cavaliers as Jamal Murray?s absence will force the Nuggets to play without him on the court.