The Nuggets lost star Jamal Murray for the remainder of the season after a torn ACL in Monday’s loss to the Warriors.
Murray exploded in the playoffs last season and was behind the Nuggets’ historic postseason run in which the team overcame two 3–1 series deficits.
Does Denver have any shot at contending for the title now with its second-best player out? The Crossover staff reacts to Murray’s injury and what’s next for the Nuggets.
Howard Beck
Can an NBA team win the championship without its second-best player? Maybe, but I can’t think of any recent examples.