Jamal Murray has shared insights on the differences between playing with DeAndre Jordan and Nikola Jokic, shedding light on how his role shifts with each center on the court. Murray highlighted the contrast in how he reads the game depending on who’s on the floor.

“When I’m with DJ, I’m keeping the ball,” Murray explained, via ClutchPoints. “I’ll get him when he’s running to the rim. It’s a different look I’m looking for, a different read. With Jokic, it’s more about reading the coverage and figuring out what they’re going to do.”

Murray’s comments underscore the varied dynamics that both centers bring to the game. Playing with Jordan, Murray is focused on creating opportunities where Denver’s offense can exploit mismatches. He added, “With DJ, I’m looking to get in the area where they can’t guard everybody—me, DJ, or the guy on the single side.”

In contrast, with Jokic, the strategy shifts toward analyzing the defense’s positioning and anticipating their reactions. “It’s just a different mindset. You’re reading two different things when those guys are on the court,” said Murray.

Despite missing Jokic due to illness, the Nuggets delivered a dominant 126-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Murray led the charge with 21 points and nine assists, demonstrating his playmaking and scoring ability. DeAndre Jordan, starting in place of Jokic, contributed a season-high 12 points and tied his season-best with nine rebounds.

The Nuggets, now 21-15, seized control of the game early, with a 20-3 run in the first quarter. They extended their lead to 55-30 late in the second before a Clippers’ rally cut the deficit to 16 at halftime. However, a third-quarter surge put the game out of reach as Denver’s depth overwhelmed Los Angeles.

With a balanced attack and contributions from players like Michael Porter Jr. (19 points, eight rebounds), Dario Saric (seven points, seven rebounds), and rookie Julian Strawther (16 points), Denver is building momentum as the season progresses.