Denver Nuggets Win Big Against Memphis Grizzlies

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic Lead the Way

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-103 on Friday night at Ball Arena. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 21 points, while Nikola Jokic had 15 points and 15 rebounds.

Nuggets Dominate from Start to Finish

The Nuggets were in control of the game from the opening tip. They led by 10 points after the first quarter and extended their lead to 20 points by halftime. The Grizzlies never got closer than 12 points in the second half.

Murray was efficient from the field, shooting 8-of-15. He also had 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Jokic was a force in the paint, hitting 7-of-10 shots. He also had 5 assists and 3 blocks.

The Nuggets' bench also contributed to the win. Aaron Gordon had 14 points and 7 rebounds, while Bruce Brown had 12 points and 6 assists. DeAndre Jordan added 10 points and 8 rebounds.

Grizzlies Struggle to Keep Up

The Grizzlies were led by Ja Morant, who had 23 points and 7 assists. However, he was the only Grizzlies player to score in double figures.

The Grizzlies shot just 39.8% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. They also had 16 turnovers.

The loss drops the Grizzlies to 2-3 on the season. The Nuggets improve to 4-1.

Conclusion

The Nuggets looked impressive in their win over the Grizzlies. They were able to control the game from start to finish and got contributions from everyone on the roster. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, struggled to keep up. They will need to find a way to be more consistent if they want to be a contender this season.