In the NBA regular season, the Nuggets defeated the Suns 133-111. After the game, team coach Adelman Jr. accepted interviews with the media.

Little Adelman talked about Murray: "This guy is a championship and one of the best players of this generation."

Murray performed comprehensively in this campaign. He played 31 minutes and made 8 of 17 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored a team-high 23 points, plus 6 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of +15.