Nuggets Defeat Grizzlies. 126-111
The Denver Nuggets defeated the host Memphis Grizzlies, 126-111, at FedEx Forum on Sunday.

Denver held the lead for all but two minutes in this game, outscoring Memphis in the second and third quarters, 65-49. The Nuggets held a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half, getting their lead up to 26 points at times. Denver shot 52 percent from the field, 33 percent from three-point range and 85 percent from the free-throw line, while Memphis shot 45 percent from the field, 24 percent from long range and 72 percent from the charity stripe. The Nuggets also out-assisted the Grizzlies, 32-23, while outscoring them in fastbreak points, 18-7.

The Grizzlies (27-55) were led by GG Jackson, generating 44 points, 12 rebounds and two steals. Jake LaRavia totaled 29 points, five rebounds and four assists. Scotty Pippen Jr provided 15 points, three rebounds and seven assists, while Jordan Goodwin accumulated eight points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals.

The Nuggets (57-25) were led by Jamal Murray, collecting 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. Aaron Gordon accrued 15 points, five rebounds and five assists. Nikola Jokic tallied 15 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and four steals, while Michael Porter Jr amassed 12 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Christian Braun led the bench with 19 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and two steals.

That marks the end for Memphis. As for Denver, they finished with the two-seed in the West and will play the winner of the Lakers-Suns Play-In game.
Posted on: 4/14/2024 3:22 PM
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