The question was specific, yet Jamal Murray broadened the scope.
After Thursday night’s win over Golden State, he was asked whether this iteration of the Nuggets was different, considering that role players such as Vlatko Cancar were willing to sacrifice their individual opportunities for greater team success.
Murray’s answer spoke volumes about the state of the Nuggets, who sit atop the Western Conference at 36-16 following their 134-117 win over the Warriors.
“We’re a championship team,” Murray said. “All that stuff, not being happy, has gotta go out the window or else we’re not going to win.