Nuggets Beat Grizzlies 125-115 on Jokic Triple-Double
On Monday night at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, the Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-115, extending their road winning streak to five games behind another triple-double performance from center Nikola Jokic.
Jokic finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and a game-high 16 assists in 34 minutes, marking his 10th triple-double of the season in just 17 games. His efficiency was notable, going 5-for-9 from the field and 3-for-4 from three-point range, while adding two steals. The two-time MVP's vision and creativity shone in key moments, including a left-handed, behind-the-back bounce pass late in the fourth quarter. Driving into the paint against a double-team from Grizzlies guard Cam Spencer, Jokic spun and delivered the no-look assist to forward Peyton Watson for an uncontested layup, stretching Denver's lead to nine points with just over a minute remaining. Earlier, as the third quarter expired, Jokic casually sank a half-court shot, giving the Nuggets a 93-85 edge entering the final period.
Jamal Murray led Denver in scoring with 29 points and eight assists, including six three-pointers on nine attempts. Watson had a career-best 27 points, with 14 coming in...