The new injury of Jamal Murray that worries Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets suffered a tough setback in their 143-103 loss to New York Knicks, after their All-Star guard Jamal Murray left the game with a left ankle injury shortly before halftime.

Coach David Adelman explained after the game that the extent of the injury is still unclear.

“They will assess it tomorrow. It's very sore,” Adelman pointed out. “Everyone knows Jamal. When he twists an ankle, he usually comes back and plays soon.”

The incident occurred as Murray was driving to the basket and was fouled by OG Anunoby. In the play, he ended up stepping on his teammate Nikola Jokic's right foot, leading to the ankle twist.

The guard immediately fell to the floor holding his left leg. Clearly in pain, he was assisted by Jonas Valanciunas off the court and limped towards the locker room with 1:05 left until halftime.

During the subsequent break, Knicks coach Mike Brown requested a review of the foul called on Anunoby. The review favored New York: the call was changed to an offensive foul on Murray, and Anunoby made both free throws, extending the Knicks' lead to 65-42 at halftime.

More trouble for Denver

Murray's injury comes at an especially frustrating time for the Nuggets. The game marked the return of the original starting five for the first time since November 12, with the comeback of Aaron Gordon from a hamstring injury, and Cam Johnson, who had been out with an ankle sprain.

“This has been crazy,” Adelman acknowledged. “Every time we get someone back, it seems like we lose another.”

Awaiting tests

Murray, who was selected as an All-Star for the first time in his nine-year career this season, will undergo medical tests to determine the extent of the injury.

Meanwhile, Denver will have to prepare for their next game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with uncertainty about the availability of their starting point guard.

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