Murray registered 15 points (5-17 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 45 minutes during Friday's 118-99 victory over the Warriors in Game 6 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray didn't have a good shooting performance and ended with more field goal attempts (17) than points scored (15), but the rookie still salvaged his fantasy line by posting a double-double, his first of the series. He has also scored in double figures in three straight outings.
Murray ended with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-7 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist over 33 minutes during Sunday's 126-125 loss to the Warriors in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray had his best game of the playoffs, dropping in 23 points including 5-of-7 from the perimeter. Sadly, he was unable to round out his evening with any peripheral production of note, something that's been an ongoing issue for the rookie. With the series now tied at 2-2, the Kings will return home for a critical Game 5.
Murray posted six points (2-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 114-97 loss to the Warriors in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Murray continues to play poorly for the Kings, ending with just six points in 22 minutes. After an encouraging end to the regular season, the rookie has been a no-show across all three playoff appearances. Despite leading the series 2-1, the Kings would love to see Murray turn things around, providing them with a viable offensive option as opposed to a dud.
Murray (foot) will play in Friday's game against the Warriors, John Dickinson of 95.7 The Game San Francisco reports.
Murray was questionable due to a sore foot, but that does not look to be serious. With several other starters sidelined, the rookie will have an opportunity to be more of a focus in the Kings' offense.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Questionable Friday
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Murray is questionable for Friday's game against the Warriors due to right foot soreness.
Murray has missed only two games this season, but there's a chance that number will hit three Friday. Trey Lyles (shoulder) and Domantas Sabonis (ankle) are also questionable, so the Kings' frontcourt could be very thin Friday night. If all these guys are out, Chimezie Metu and Kessler Edwards could get major minutes.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Puts up 18 points in OT loss
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Murray amassed 18 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal across 35 minutes during Sunday's 142-134 overtime loss to the Spurs.
Murray has had a fair share of ups and downs in his first year in the league, but he seems to be finding consistency right when the Kings will need him the most. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his last 10 outings, averaging 15.6 points and 4.4 rebounds per game in that span.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Strong outing in win
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Murray provided 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Friday's 138-114 win over Portland.
Murray notched his third outing of March with at least 20 points and set a new career high with three blocks. The rookie has been prone to inconsistent play to start his NBA career, evidenced by his three-point performance (1-8 FG) two games prior, but he's certainly capable of solid production when he's at his best. Over his last 10 appearances, Murray has averaged 14.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.4 steals-plus-blocks with 47/43/37 shooting splits.
Murray closed with three points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal over 28 minutes during Monday's 119-115 loss to Minnesota.
Coming into the contest, Murray had averaged 18.2 points on 50.7 percent shooting over his previous five games. Still, the rookie has been susceptible to disappointing shooting nights. However, his overall averages are still solid, so for now, he appears to be more trustworthy in season-long leagues than in daily fantasy.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Goes for 22 points in loss
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Murray closed Monday's 128-120 loss to the Jazz with 22 points (8-16 FG, 6-14 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.
Murray has endured a turbulent rookie campaign, but he's been trending up over his past four games, having eclipsed 30 minutes on each occasion while averaging 15.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.0 triples, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks and shooting 45.7 percent from the field. Kevin Huerter (knee) was sidelined for a second straight game Monday and could be in line to miss more time, so the Kings may need Murray to continue to serve as a secondary scoring option behind co-stars Domantas Sabonis and De'Aaron Fox.
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Kings' Keegan Murray: Bounces back against Wizards
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Murray closed Saturday's 132-118 victory over the Wizards with 19 points (7-15 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 0-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 35 minutes.
Murray scored in double digits for the second game in a row and surpassed the 15-point plateau for the first time since Feb. 26. The rookie is fully entrenched as a starter for the Kings, but his performances remain inconsistent. He's averaging 9.3 points per game while shooting 40.3 percent from the field across nine March outings.
Murray racked up seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 133-124 loss to the Bucks.
Murray's role in the starting lineup is safe, but there's no question he needs to start producing better. He's now scored in single digits in three of his last five games and is averaging a meager 10.3 points per game since the All-Star break.
