The Nuggets have improved, coinciding with Aaron Gordon’s return. But they are in a tough spot, dependent on a streaky player. Murray knows the uncomfortable truth: For the Nuggets to win big, they need Bubble Jamal — not a player who looks like he should be encased in bubble wrap.

The Nuggets are heading into a matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, but Murray's status is up in the air. Murray is officially given a "questionable" status heading into Sunday's game as he deals with left knee inflammation, and fans do not want to see their star point guard sit for the seventh time this season.

Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.