Grizzlies vs Nuggets
Sun, Jan 25
3:30 PM
Grizzlies
Grizzlies
(18 - 25)
vs
Nuggets
Nuggets
(31 - 15)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nuggets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Venue: FedExForum
SEASON LEADERS
PPG
RPG
APG
Ty Jerome
MEM | #2 | G/F
22.3
2.7
7.0
Nikola Jokić
DEN | #15 | C
29.1
12.1
10.5
Smart Game Analysis
Denver Nuggets has a 62% chance of winning the game
Despite missing Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets' proven depth and six-game road winning streak give them a distinct edge over a Grizzlies squad that has been gutted by injuries to Ja Morant and the offseason trades of Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart.
Key Analysis
- • Memphis is without superstar Ja Morant (elbow) and key bigs Zach Edey and Brandon Clarke, leaving Jaren Jackson Jr. with little support.
- • Denver has won six consecutive road games, including a recent 102-100 victory over the Bucks, demonstrating elite resilience without Jokic.
- • The Grizzlies' defense has collapsed recently, allowing 133 points to the Pelicans and 124 to the Hawks in back-to-back losses.
- • Nuggets returnee Bruce Brown and veteran Tim Hardaway Jr. provide stable backcourt production that Memphis's young replacement guards cannot match.
- • Memphis has lost three of their last four games and lacks the offensive firepower to keep up after trading away Desmond Bane and Marcus Smart.
- • Denver's defense held Milwaukee to just 100 points in their last outing, a level of stops Memphis has failed to generate lately.
