Nuggets Extend Streak to 10 in 136-119 Win Over Grizzlies

The Denver Nuggets extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 136-119 victory over the injury-depleted Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night at Ball Arena. The win, achieved through a dominant third-quarter rally, strengthened the Nuggets' hold on the third seed in the Western Conference as the regular season nears its end.

Nikola Jokic anchored the Nuggets' effort, recording 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season and the 198th of his career before sitting out the fourth quarter. His assist to Cameron Johnson for a layup midway through the third secured the milestone, bringing him closer to Russell Westbrook's NBA record of 221 triple-doubles, including playoffs. Jamal Murray led Denver with 26 points, showcasing sharp shot-making and leadership during the streak. Cameron Johnson added 18 points, while Jonas Valanciunas contributed 14 in his 1,000th career game, providing key minutes despite early foul trouble. Christian Braun, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown and Julian Strawther also scored in double figures, highlighting the team's balanced depth.

The Grizzlies, playing with just nine active players due to 12 injuries, started hot...