Josh Okogie played standout defense on Jamal Murray in Phoenix's Christmas win over the Denver Nuggets. ... but was prepared for possibly defending Kyrie Irving in the third Suns-Mavs matchup.

Jamal Murray first, Kyrie Irving next? Suns' Josh Okogie takes on defensive challenges. Duane Rankin. Arizona Republic. Phoenix Suns wing Josh Okogie played perfect hide-and-seek on Russell Westbrook.

Jamal Murray Spoils Kyrie Irving's Return, Nuggets Destroy Mavericks, 118-99. This game was never close as Jamal Murray took the Mavs to the woodshed. Austin Veazey | Jan 14, 2025.

Before the Cleveland Cavaliers traded Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics in 2017, they reportedly approached the Denver Nuggets about a deal that would have included Jamal Murray.

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) works against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game on Jan. 14, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.

Jamal Murray scored 32 of his season-high 45 points in the first half and led the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory ... Kyrie Irving was back in the lineup after missing five games with a lumbar ...

Kyrie Irving has quite the catalogue of completely insane shots over the course of his NBA career, and on Sunday afternoon, ... Jamal Murray pulled up from deep to give Denver the lead.

Kyrie Irving knee injury latest blow, makes Luka Doncic trade look even worse. ... Denver's Jamal Murray tore his ACL late in the 2020-21 season and missed the entire 2021-22 season.

The Dallas Mavericks played their second straight home game against the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night, which is also their first game of a back-to-back.

Josh Okogie played standout defense on Jamal Murray in Phoenix's Christmas win over the Denver Nuggets.