Jamal Murray's energy impacts Peyton Watson, Nuggets teammates

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the rim as Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Bennett Durando | bdurando@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: January 8, 2024 at 5:45 AM MST | UPDATED: January 8, 2024 at 12:48 PM MST

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"Jamal (Murray), you can read very easy," Nuggets coach Michael Malone said. That worked in Denver's favor against the Pistons on Sunday.

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