The Jamal Murray injury was an unfortunate event for the Nuggets and this will be a big challenge for the big man of the team, Nikola Jokic.
The season is almost ending and he is one of the top to achieve the Kia MVP trophy. Without his partner and their deep chemistry will he have the same performance to reach his goal?
Kia MVP Ladder: Durable Nikola Jokic faces biggest challenge yetHe already stepped up his game that is why he's in the MVP race. Is there more to it?
For me as a Nuggets fan, it's a no. But, he could always play at his best for every game. He's already doing that.

The ones who need to step up are his teammates. Porter Jr. already made his move. I hope the others will follow.
I really thought that they are going to struggle without Jamal, but Denver keeps on winning with Jokic raising his game a bit. So yes it will be a big challenge for him, but since he is playing consistently, not sure so I agree that it's more of his team mates that needs to step up the plate because we are now entering playoffs and the mentality will have a complete shift. It's either others will embrace the challenge or melt under the spotlight again.