On February 23, Beijing time, according to reporter Jack Settleman, a number of sources revealed that Nuggets guard Murray will usher in a comeback in March. At the end of last season, Murray suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury and was subsequently treated with surgery to reimburse the season. This season, Murray has been in the stage of recuperation, has not yet played for the Nuggets, and now Murray's injury has fully recovered, and the individual is about to usher in a comeback in March, which is undoubtedly a significant increase in strength for the team.
Murray's comeback, which could largely reduce jokic's pressure in the game. In many games this season, the team can only rely on Jokic's play to win the game, the team has too many injuries this season, before the little Porter underwent surgery, the return date is undecided, and then there are a large number of role player injuries, resulting in a very incomplete team lineup. At many times, the Nuggets are facing a shortage of major generals, and the team can only rely on Jokic.
Although Jokic did not disappoint the team, he once again played MVP-level performance this season, personally averaging 26 points, 13.8 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocks per game, shooting 57%, shooting 37.2% from three-point range, shooting 80.8% from the free throws, personal efficiency is very high, often able to play superstar-level performance in the game, personal play is very shining.
However, although Jokic played MVP-level performance this season, the Nuggets' record is not outstanding, so far in the new season, they have only achieved a record of 33 wins and 25 losses, ranking 6th in the West, only 2.5 wins ahead of the 7th place in the West Timberwolves, and the team's record is not stable. With the current team record, jokic, even if he is excellent, it is difficult for him to compete for the honor of the regular season MVP.
With Murray's comeback, the nuggets' strength has greatly improved, Jokic also has a strong helper around him, if Murray returns, he can play the performance before the injury, then Jokic will play more easily on the court, and the team's record will also improve. If the Nuggets can achieve the top four in the West this season, jokic is very likely to hit the regular season MVP again.
In addition to helping Jokic hit the regular season MVP, Murray's comeback can also help the Nuggets get stronger in the playoffs. I believe everyone knows that Murray's performance in the playoffs is absolutely All-Star level, having scored 50+ points in a single game, and has a good performance at key moments. Murray returned at the end of the season, which is a big improvement for the team, the Nuggets will become a better team in the playoffs, and the Nuggets are expected to achieve better results this season.
For the Warriors, as the Nuggets' roster is gradually complete, they should also be careful, and the Warriors are currently considered by the outside world to be the most promising team to impact the West, and they are expected to win the championship this season. And in the playoffs, they are very likely to meet the Nuggets. With Murray's return, his and Jokic's inside and outside combinations should not be underestimated, if the Warriors and Nuggets meet in the playoffs, the Warriors want to win the series, they need to have a better performance, otherwise the Nuggets are expected to laugh to the end and become the final winner of the series.