Friday Headlines: Jamal Murray Dunk Edition

Jamal Murray had many spectacular moments during his single season with the Kentucky Wildcats and that trend continued when he was drafted seventh overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2016.

You could pretty much make an endless highlight reel of fantastic shot-making and acrobatic finishes at the rim during his young NBA career. On Thursday night, Murray’s Nuggets faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he once again stole the show with one of the best in-game dunks we have seen in quite some time.

It’s as if he was just floating and twisting through the air without any regard for gravity. The average NBA would fall short of pulling that off — let alone even trying to attempt the move — which speaks volumes to how incredible of an athlete Murray is.

The Nuggets won Thursday night’s game, 122-110, on the road in OKC. Murray scored 24 points and added four rebounds with two assists in 33 minutes.

For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a triumphant performance of 37 points in 35 minutes — making 13 of his 17 shot attempts while grabbing four rebounds, dishing three assists and recording two steals.

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Headlines

Tshiebwe likely will not play in UK’s first two games - Vaught’s Views

Would rather have him healthy for Michigan State.

Give us Leach and Givens audio on every streaming game - KSR

Anyone else always prefer the UK radio broadcast?

James Harden (foot) expected to miss a month - ESPN

Tough blow for Philadelphia.

UT loss doesn’t change what Mizzou coach thinks about UK - Vaught’s Views

Kentucky won’t be overlooked this weekend.

Kentucky easily takes care of Kentucky State in final exhibition - KSR

Offense was clicking on Thursday night.

Nets suspend Kyrie Irving at least five games without pay - ESPN

Took them long enough.

Mizzou special teams issues might benefit Barion Brown - Vaught’s Views

Could see a big game from the talented freshman.

Deone Walker named semifinalist for the Freshman of the Year Award - KSR

He’s such a special talent.