Rookie Jamal Murray was on the court when the Nuggets needed the game to be won, closing out the fourth quarter in the team’s preseason opener against Toronto on Monday.

It was just a preseason game, so he didn’t want to put too much stock in it. But, he said, it was good to get pressurized late-game minutes.

“It was a lot of fun for all the rookies out there to let us execute and finish the game, even through mistakes and stuff,” said Murray, who played both shooting guard and point guard. “It was a good learning point for our careers.”

In 17 minutes of play Murray had nine points on 3-of-5 shooting, made his only 3-point try and added three rebounds. Murray was the Nuggets’ top draft pick this year at No. 7 overall.

He said the biggest thing he needs to work on are memorizing the plays.

“I’ve just got to get used to the plays, that’s my biggest challenge,” Murray said. “Not knowing just one spot, but knowing both spots. And the coverages for both on defense as well.

“To shoot efficiently, know when to pick my spots, when to attack, when to score. Playing two spots it’s kind of difficult to know when to shoot, I’ve just got to find that balance. Be efficient and not turn the ball over.”