The Denver Nuggets will be at full force as they try to close out their series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Canadian guard Jamal Murray was made available ahead of Game 5 against the Lakers, despite dealing with a calf strain and being listed as a game-time decision earlier on Monday.
He went through warmups with his left calf heavily wrapped up.
According to reports, Murray had been dealing with a calf injury throughout the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' Game 4 loss on Saturday. He stayed in the game, playing 39 minutes, but was listed as questionable on the team's injury report on Sunday.
Murray has struggled with his jump shot this series despite hitting the winning buzzer-beater in Game 2. He has averaged 21.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists so far.
Murray missed 23 games this season while dealing with hamstring, knee, ankle and shin ailments, including seven straight down the stretch.
Denver is currently up 3-1 on L.A. in their first round series and has the chance to advance to the second round with a win on their home court. The game tips off at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT.
-- With files from the Associated Press
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