The Nuggets head into their Friday night home showdown against the Miami Heat on a three-game winning streak, having previously beaten the Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors and Utah Jazz. While the Nuggets have dealt with injury issues to start the year, it appears they will welcome the return of one of their key players tonight.

After suffering a concussion in the third quarter of their 119-116 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach Michael Malone said before the game that he expects star guard Jamal Murray to be available tonight, barring any sudden changes during his warm-up routine.

Via Vinny Benedetto of The Denver Gazette: “Michael Malone says the expectation is that Jamal Murray will be available tonight as long as he completes his pregame routine without issue.”

The Nuggets have since made it official that Murray will return in this game against the Heat.

Via Nuggets: “Jamal Murray is AVAILABLE to play tonight’s game against the Heat”

Due to the concussion, Murray has been sidelined during the Nuggets’ current winning streak, making way for nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook to replace him as starting point guard. Westbrook joined the Nuggets last offseason after being released by the Jazz and signing a two-year deal in Denver.

Westbrook has averaged 18.3 points, 6.3 assists and 5.0 rebounds in his three starts, and the Nuggets have won all three games.

With Murray set to play tonight, he will look to improve on his difficult start to the season in terms of efficiency. He is currently shooting under 40% from the field and just over 30% from behind the arc. Fortunately for Murray, the Heat are currently allowing opposing teams to shoot 37.8% from 25 to 29 feet, which should allow him to get back into his groove. .

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm PST at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

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