Jamal Murray is thriving as Nuggets spread the ball-control duties around

The Denver Nuggets have successfully reduced Jamal Murray's on-ball workload early in the season, allowing the guard to thrive both offensively and defensively. Head coach David Adelman has integrated Christian Braun and Aaron Gordon into bringing the ball up the court to alleviate pressure on Murray, following playoff fatigue experienced against the Minnesota Timberwolves last postseason.

Writer David Decker notes that Murray has responded with career-best shooting numbers, converting 49.2% from three-point range while averaging 24.3 points and 5.5 rebounds across the first eight games. Decker argues that having fewer ball-handling duties has kept Murray energized on perimeter defense and will pay dividends for Denver come playoff time.