The Denver Nuggets have had about as much success as any franchise could hope for since the start of the 2020s, but they can officially say that the 2025-26 season is the fastest start in franchise history as the team is 17-6 through their first 22 games of the regular season. 

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been his usual self, averaging 29.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 11 assists per game to command an early lead in the NBA MVP race. However, the Nuggets look even more dangerous now that Jamal Murray is seemingly beginning to play at the peak of his powers as well. 

Murray has led the Nuggets in scoring in two of their last three games, scoring a season-high 52 points against the Pacers on Dec. 3 and 34 points against the Hornets on Sunday. For his recent efforts, Murray was named the Western Conference Player of the Week. 

Accompanied by his daughter during a practice that was designated as “Take Your Kids To Work Day”, Murray spoke on receiving the honor and explained what it means to him personally. 

“I'm happy we're off to a good start,” Murray said. “I'm glad I got off to a good start as well, which was the goal. So I'm pretty happy with the way things are going right now. It's a great recognition for the three games that I had. I appreciate it.”

On The Road

The Nuggets are in search of their fourth win in a row on Thursday, as they’ll travel to Sacramento to take on the Kings. At Tuesday’s practice, Murray explained that the Nuggets’ chemistry is the main reason they’ve been so consistent this season.

“I just think we're really together,” Murray said. “Just bringing our own energy for the most part. It doesn't matter where we go, what arena we're playing with or who we're playing against. Just kind of bringing our own energy to the building and sustaining it. I think that's been the best chemistry.”

With injuries to Aaron Gordon, Christian Braun, and Julian Strawther affecting the team, Murray also complimented the team’s resilience and their ability to maintain their composure when things get tough.

“We're a tough, resilient team,” Murray said. “We got guys that are vets that understand the ways of the game. Just them having that kind of experience helps everybody calm down and helps everybody get into place and go forward and moving at whatever point in the game it is.”