Nuggets
GrizzliesThe Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Wednesday, November 11, at FedExForum in Memphis, TN.
The Nuggets led 65-52 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 35-24. The biggest lead for the Nuggets was 18 points.
Top performers
Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 30 points on 12-of-19 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 8 assists. Nikola Jokic added 27 points and 11 rebounds. For the Grizzlies, Ty Jerome had 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting, with 5 assists. Jaylen Wells added 22 points.
Double-doubles: Nikola Jokic (27 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists); Cedric Coward (15 points and 11 rebounds); Cameron Boozer (13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists). The Grizzlies bench outscored the Nuggets reserves 44-22.
- Jamal Murray (DEN): 30 PTS, 4 REB, 8 AST, 12-19 FG, 32 MIN
- Nikola Jokic (DEN): 27 PTS, 11 REB, 8 AST, 10-16 FG, 37 MIN
- Cameron Johnson (DEN): 23 PTS, 4 REB, 3 AST, 9-15 FG, 30 MIN
- Ty Jerome (MEM): 22 PTS, 2 REB, 5 AST, 9-18 FG, 32 MIN
- Jaylen Wells (MEM): 22 PTS, 2 REB, 1 AST, 6-13 FG, 31 MIN
- Cam Spencer (MEM): 15 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 5-7 FG, 20 MIN
By the numbers
The Nuggets shot 50.0% from the field (49-of-98) and went 14-of-38 from three-point range; the Grizzlies shot 46.6% and went 17-of-41 from deep. The Nuggets outscored their opponents 54-40 in the paint. The Grizzlies committed 12 turnovers, which the Nuggets turned into 15 points. Assists: Nuggets 34, Grizzlies 27.
Context
The Nuggets improved to 6-4, while the Grizzlies fell to 7-4. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Saturday, Nov 14; the Grizzlies visit the Pelicans on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 13,917 at FedExForum. Officials: James Williams, Tre Maddox and Pat O'Connell.