Jamal Murray’s season-high scoring night came on the heels of Michael Malone almost shutting him down at halftime in Denver’s previous game on Sunday.

Jamal Murray, who signed a four-year, $208 million contract extension last year, produced his best offensive performance of the season Tuesday, scoring a season-high 45 points in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 118-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

While dealing with apparent inflammation in his left knee, Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, over his last two games, scored seven and 17 points heading into Tuesday's contest against the Dallas Mavericks.