Box Score: Grizzlies 105, Nuggets 90
Grizzlies Snap Nuggets' Six-Game Winning Streak
Morant and Jackson Lead Grizzlies to Victory
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 105-90 on Monday night at FedExForum, snapping the Nuggets' six-game winning streak. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 24 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 20 points and 10 rebounds.
The Grizzlies led by just two points at halftime, but they pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Nuggets 32-18. Morant scored 10 points in the third quarter, and Jackson added eight.
The Nuggets were led by Nikola Jokic, who finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and six assists. However, Jokic was not able to get much help from his teammates, as no other Nuggets player scored more than 12 points.
The Grizzlies' victory was their fourth in a row, and it improved their record to 19-13 on the season. The Nuggets dropped to 19-12 with the loss.
Here is a more detailed look at the box score:
- Points: Grizzlies 105, Nuggets 90
- Rebounds: Grizzlies 51, Nuggets 42
- Assists: Grizzlies 24, Nuggets 21
- Steals: Grizzlies 8, Nuggets 5
- Blocks: Grizzlies 6, Nuggets 4
The Grizzlies will host the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, while the Nuggets will host the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.