Jamal Murray’s 52-point scoring outburst puts Denver Nuggets into a unique list with Lakers and Warriors

There’s no denying the fact that the Denver Nuggets are a powerhouse team in the Western Conference.

The Denver Nuggets recently engaged in a matchup against the 2024 NBA finalists, the Indiana Pacers.

As expected, the Nuggets registered a dominant 135-120 win over the struggling Pacers. While Nikola Jokic had a stellar game, it was Jamal Murray who made the headlines.

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Jamal Murray went off for 52 points vs. the Indiana Pacers

Before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, many doubted whether the Nuggets had a solid roster to compete for the championship.

Well, that question has been answered after less than 25 games into the season. How? The Nuggets have surrounded Jokic with players who can go off on any given night.

This time around, it was Murray’s turn as he recorded 52 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists during the Nuggets’ 15-point win over the Pacers.

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It was a historic performance as it elevated the Nuggets to the level of the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Denver Nuggets become only the third team in NBA history to have three different players score 50 points in one season

Yes, just 21 games into the season, and the Nuggets have already had Jokic, Murray, and Aaron Gordon score at least 50 points on three different occasions.

Gordon erupted for a career-high 50 points during the Nuggets’ opening-night matchup vs. the Warriors. On the other hand, Jokic scored 55 points against the LA Clippers this season.

With Murray’s 52-point performance, the 2025-26 Nuggets have joined the 1961-62 Lakers and 2018-19 Warriors to have three different 50-point scorers in the same season, per Nate Duncan on X.

However, both the Lakers and the Warriors failed to win the NBA Championship in those seasons. Is a similar fate waiting for the Nuggets? Only time will tell.