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Nikola Jokic calls Jamal Murray Denver’s leader

Nikola Jokic praised Jamal Murray’s performances and leadership after the Denver Nuggets lost 110-100 to the Houston Rockets on Monday, November 9.

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Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:17 AM

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Nikola Jokic called Jamal Murray Denver's current leader following the Nuggets' 110-100 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 38 points, marking his fourth game this season with at least 34 points.
Nikola Jokic added 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists as Denver fell to a 5-4 record.

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Nikola Jokic praised Jamal Murray as the Denver Nuggets' leader following a 110-100 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Monday, November 9. Murray delivered a standout performance, scoring 38 points on 14-of-23 shooting, which Jokic commended for elite shot-making and decision-making while calling on the rest of the team to follow Murray's lead.

Despite Murray's scoring and Jokic contributing 25 points, 16 rebounds, and eight assists, the Nuggets dropped to 5-4. Denver erased a 16-point deficit with an 18-2 third-quarter run, but Houston secured the win behind 23 points from Kevin Durant and a dominant 51-39 rebounding advantage.

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