Nuggets' Murray in concussion protocol after collision with Timberwolves' Randle

MINNEAPOLIS -- MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Denver Nuggets defender Jamal Murray was placed successful nan concussion protocol aft a third-quarter collision pinch Minnesota Timberwolves guardant Julius Randle forced him retired Friday night's game.

Murray was cutting done nan lane pinch Anthony Edwards guarding him, erstwhile Randle backed up to pursuit Aaron Gordon and inadvertently banged his enarthrosis into Murray's nose.

Murray's caput jerked backmost into Edwards from nan impact, and he doubled complete successful symptom while nan play continued earlier subbing retired 4 possessions later during a timeout and heading to nan locker room for further examination.

The Nuggets ruled him retired for nan remainder of nan crippled a fewer minutes later.

Murray had six points connected 2-for-7 shooting and 3 assists successful 22 minutes.

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