Jamal Murray lit up Ball Arena in Denver on March 27 as the Denver Nuggets hosted the Utah Jazz. The star guard showed his sky-high confidence with a stunning play early in the game. It came in the first quarter, and it quickly had the NBA world buzzing across social media.
Jamal Murray’s ‘Crazy’ Nutmeg Pass Sparks Fan Frenzy as Nuggets Beat Jazz
The moment happened in the first quarter with the Nuggets trailing 16-13. From near half court, Murray spotted Christian Braun open and delivered a bold nutmeg pass straight through several Jazz defenders.
Braun collected it cleanly and finished with an easy left-hand layup, turning the flashy assist into points. The sequence instantly grabbed attention and set the tone for Murray’s night.
The NBA world reacted quickly online, stunned by the creativity and confidence behind the play.
“A nutmeg is crazy, Jamal,” wrote Denver Sports analyst Swipa.
A nutmeg is crazy, Jamal. https://t.co/iO1NddoZoM
— Swipa (@SwipaCam) March 28, 2026
TV personality Nate Lundy kept it short and excited, posting, “This is siiiiiiick.”
This is siiiiiiick https://t.co/DKzGc6kI8K
— Nate Lundy (@natelundy) March 28, 2026
Hana of @hanahoops X handle had a more confused reaction, asking, “Am I missing something,” in a puzzled tone.
NBA content creator Tatiana praised the play, writing, “Incredible pass by Jamal Murray,” highlighting the elite playmaking from the Nuggets point guard.
Incredible pass by Jamal Murray pic.twitter.com/I7pELekWIC
— Tatiana (@Tatianaclinares) March 28, 2026
The highlight came just a day after Murray exploded for a season-high 53 points against the Dallas Mavericks on 67.9% shooting. He carried that same energy into this game, showing not just scoring but elite vision.
Murray backed up the flashy moment with a complete performance. He finished with 31 points, six rebounds, and 14 assists, showing his playmaking brilliance throughout the night. The nutmeg pass early in the game was a perfect example of how he controlled the offense.
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He shot 9-of-17 from the field, 5-of-9 from three, and made all eight of his free throws to help the Nuggets overcome the Jazz’s challenge and register their 47th win of the season.
The 10-year NBA veteran has grown from a rotational player into a full-time star. Alongside Nikola Jokic, he played a key role in leading the Nuggets to the 2023 championship.
The Nuggets, meanwhile, went on to win the game 135-129. The team is now 47-28, sitting fourth in the Western Conference, and has won five straight games.
On the season, Murray is averaging a career-high 25.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 7.2 assists in 35.2 minutes per game. He is also shooting 48.4% from the field and 42.9% from three. Murray and the Nuggets will be back in action on Sunday, March 29, against the Golden State Warriors.
