He proved his worth last year, filling in for an injured Ray Allen, and tonight he will get another chance to show why he is the best player in the NBA who never gets to play.

"You've got to be patient," Murray said. "That's how it is in this league. For you to make it in this league, you've got to be patient. Especially if you're not playing a lot."

Murray scored 25 points last Sunday in 30 minutes after Allen went down with a sprained ankle in the first quarter.