Grizzlies vs. Nuggets Live Score Updates, Highlights: Nikola Jokic, Ja Morant Unavailable
Grizzlies Team Update
The Memphis Grizzlies will be shorthanded when they take on the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. All-Star guard Ja Morant has been ruled out due to a left thigh contusion, while forward Jaren Jackson Jr. is also out with a right foot sprain.
Morant is averaging 27.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game this season, while Jackson Jr. is averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.
The Grizzlies are 20-25 this season and are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference.
Nuggets Team Update
The Denver Nuggets will also be without a key player on Monday night, as two-time MVP Nikola Jokic has been ruled out due to a left hamstring strain.
Jokic is averaging 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game this season and is one of the leading candidates for the NBA MVP award.
The Nuggets are 30-13 this season and are currently in first place in the Western Conference.
Injury Report
- Memphis Grizzlies: Ja Morant (left thigh contusion) - OUT
- Memphis Grizzlies: Jaren Jackson Jr. (right foot sprain) - OUT
- Denver Nuggets: Nikola Jokic (left hamstring strain) - OUT
Game Preview
The Memphis Grizzlies and Denver Nuggets are two of the most exciting teams in the NBA, and their matchup on Monday night is sure to be a thriller.
The Grizzlies are led by Ja Morant, who is one of the most dynamic players in the league. He is averaging 27.1 points, 6.7 rebounds and 8.2 assists per game this season.
The Nuggets are led by Nikola Jokic, who is one of the most versatile players in the league. He is averaging 24.7 points, 11.5 rebounds and 10.1 assists per game this season.
Both teams are coming off of wins in their last games. The Grizzlies defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-110, while the Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-109.
The game is expected to be close, and it could come down to who can make the most plays in the clutch.
Prediction
The Denver Nuggets are a slight favorite to win this game, but the Memphis Grizzlies are a dangerous team and they could easily pull off the upset.
My prediction is that the Nuggets will win a close game, 115-110.
