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Match up to watch: Jamal Murray vs Kyle Lowry

By Mathew Huff

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 02: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles upcourt during the second half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 02: Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles upcourt during the second half of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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In the game vs Toronto, one match up to to pay attention to is the point guard battle between Jamal Murray and Kyle Lowry.

The Nuggets’ starting point guard, Jamal Murray, is starting to find his groove after two solid outings against the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks.

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He will have a much tougher match up in the game against the Raptors as he will have his hands full containing All Star point guard, Kyle Lowry. The Nuggets will match up well against this Toronto squad, but it will be a good test to see how far Jamal has really come in learning the point guard position.

Murray will have to come out with a defensive mind set considering Lowry is one of the most skilled guards in the league in terms on finding ways to score. Denver may actually show their confidence in the young point guard and let Murray have many opportunities to score as he has finally found his shot after struggling to start the new NBA regular season.

The Nuggets back up point guard, Emmanuel Mudiay has also had a hot hand, but they seem committed to keeping Jamal at the point. This is great as it shows the team has great faith in the young Kentucky sensation.

Lowry will be on a mission to to catapult the Raptors over the Nuggets as they are looking to solidify position in the Eastern Conference so Murray needs to be prepared to see everything the veteran point guard can throw at him. Kyle Lowry is a veteran who has been around the NBA parts and Jamal Murray is an up and coming young talent who has immense potential.

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It is a match up which is should draw many NBA fans to this particular game. Murray will have to step up for this game.

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