There is no one tougher on the Nuggets roster. Diagnosed with a sprained AC joint, he can only play if his shoulder is numb. And wrapped. He turns the training staff into MacGyver, using tape, patches, painkillers — everything but duct tape and chicken wire.

Jamal Murray scored 27 points and Michael Porter Jr. bounced back with 21 clutch points, leading the Denver Nuggets past the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder 113-104 in overtime Friday night for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

It just feels a little clunky right now,” MPJ said of his usually picturesque jump shot. “A little off with that guide hand.”