Still awesome at the critical moment! Murray scored 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting, 26% and 10 assists, and scored 14 points in the final quarter.

NBA Cup Western Conference Group C, the Nuggets defeated the Rockets 112-109.

Murray, the Nuggets’ second leader, felt average in this game overall, but he still contributed offensively in the fourth quarter, and helped the team consolidate its advantage with one defense and one offense at the final critical moment of the game.

He played 40 minutes and 31 seconds, making 10 of 16 shots (3 of 7 three-pointers), 3 of 4 free throws, 26 points, 2 rebounds, 10 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, with a plus-minus of +6.