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Nuggets’ David Adelman showers Jamal Murray with Luka Doncic praise amid 5-4 start

The Denver Nuggets have had an up-and-down start to the 2026-27 season. On Monday, the Nuggets suffered their fourth loss of the season in nine games in a 110-100 defeat to the Houston Rockets on the road. Jamal Murray and…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:08 AM
Nuggets’ David Adelman showers Jamal Murray with Luka Doncic praise amid 5-4 start
Key Things to Know
  • David Adelman stated only Luka Doncic has played better than Jamal Murray at guard this season.
  • The Denver Nuggets fell to a 5-4 record following a 110-100 road defeat against the Houston Rockets.
  • Jamal Murray scored 38 points against Houston, including 15 points in the fourth quarter.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman praised Jamal Murray following a 110-100 road loss to the Houston Rockets, stating only Luka Doncic is currently playing better at the guard position. Murray scored 38 points on 14-of-23 shooting, including 15 points in the fourth quarter, as Denver dropped to a 5-4 record on the season.

Murray and Nikola Jokic combined for 63 points in the defeat, but a lack of supporting offense hindered Denver. Murray is averaging 25.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season, with the Nuggets next facing the Memphis Grizzlies.

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