MINNEAPOLIS – Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol following Friday’s 119-116 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter.

Murray was cutting through the lane with Anthony Edwards guarding him, when Julius Randle reversed in pursuit of Aaron Gordon and accidentally hit his shoulder on Murray’s nose.

Murray’s head snapped back into Edwards on the impact, and he doubled over in pain as play continued before retiring during a timeout four possessions later and heading to the locker room for further examination.

Murray had six points on 2-of-7 shooting in 22 minutes.

That continued a relatively slow start to the season for Murray, who signed a four-year, $208 million maximum contract extension in September. He averaged 18.8 points on 37.9% shooting in the Nuggets’ first four games starting Friday night.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.