The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers have squared off in the postseason during the last two seasons, with the Nuggets sending the Lakers home both times. Across their two matchups, the Nuggets have claimed victory in eight of the nine games, but each series has been closely contested.

This Saturday, the Nuggets will host the Lakers, but LA’s roster looks very different now. Since their previous encounter, the Lakers have added 25-year-old superstar Luka Doncic, setting the stage for a thrilling matchup between two of the best players in the world, Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic.

While Jokic consistently delivers, Denver’s unsung hero is typically star point guard Jamal Murray. The 27-year-old guard always rises to the occasion when it matters most. However, for Saturday’s game against the Lakers, Murray has been added to the injury report.

The Nuggets have listed Jamal Murray as probable for Saturday’s game against the Lakers due to left knee inflammation.

Murray is currently averaging 21.3 points and 6.1 assists per game this season, with shooting splits of 47.5/38.6/86.9. Although he has missed seven games this season, Nuggets fans can take comfort in seeing his probable status for Saturday’s crucial matchup.

Murray has been on fire recently, averaging 44.5 points over his last two games, shooting 56% from beyond the three-point line. He has been a key contributor to Denver’s nine-game winning streak, but Saturday’s game against the Lakers will be their toughest challenge since January.

The Nuggets and Lakers will face off at 8:30 p.m. EST in Denver on Saturday.