Memphis GrizzliesOpen full analysis
Denver NuggetsOpen full analysis
Denver defeated Memphis 122–116 on February 11 at Ball Arena, with Nikola Jokić leading the Nuggets with 26 points and Jamal Murray adding 23 in a defensive battle that finished below the Vegas total of 239.5. Denver's balanced attack was anchored by a 53.1 field-goal percentage and 10 three-pointers made, while the home team controlled the glass with 46 rebounds and 29 assists despite 14 turnovers. Memphis countered with strong perimeter shooting—15 three-pointers—and elite ball security with just six turnovers, but Jaren Jackson Jr. (21 points) and Tyus Jerome (19 points) couldn't overcome a sluggish second quarter in which the Grizzlies managed only 26 points. The decisive factor came in Denver's third quarter, when the Nuggets outscored Memphis 33–27, extending their lead beyond reach despite Memphis' fourth-quarter surge of 35 points. Denver's offensive rating of 121.9 edged out Memphis' 118.1 in a matchup defined by Denver's shooting efficiency and control. The win solidifies Denver's position atop the Western Conference as Memphis looks to regain momentum.
