Jamal Murray erupts for 42 points, eight threes in Denver's win

Murray's 42-point night was spectacular, but his baseline this season remains a 43-fantasy-point top-15 player. Hold through the no-game week.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 25, 2026

Jamal Murray scored 42 points on 12-for-25 shooting with eight threes, six assists, three rebounds, one steal, one block and zero turnovers in 43 minutes as a starter in Denver's 141-135 win over New Orleans on Saturday, October 24.

The line was eye-catching, but Murray entered the night projected at 42.2 fantasy points per game in default points scoring after averaging 42.9 last season over 75 games. He remains a top-15 asset in both nine-category and points leagues, and this performance does not change his hold-everywhere status.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Jamal Murray

Murray's 42 points, eight threes and zero turnovers produced 60.6 fantasy points in default points scoring, well above his 42.9 per game last season over 75 games. He shot 12-for-25 from the floor and 10-for-13 from the line with a 21.6 per cent usage rate in 43 minutes. Over two games this season, including this one, he is averaging 24.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 39.8 minutes.

Murray's true shooting sat at 23.5 per cent in Saturday's game, reflecting efficient volume scoring. Last season he averaged 25.4 points, 7.1 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 0.9 steals, 0.4 blocks and 3.3 threes in 35.4 minutes while starting every game. Denver has no games left this week and zero next week, so his next appearance will come after the schedule break.

What to do

• Hold Murray as a top-15 player in nine-category and points leagues.

• Do not expect 42-point nights regularly: his baseline remains 25 points and seven assists from last season.

• Plan around Denver's zero games next week when setting your lineup for the week ahead.

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