NBA News: Memphis Grizzlies Overcome Nuggets in Overtime Thriller

Grizzlies Win 122-119

Memphis Earns Thrilling Victory

In a thrilling overtime battle, the Memphis Grizzlies emerged victorious over the Denver Nuggets with a 122-119 victory. The game was closely contested throughout, with both teams trading the lead multiple times. In the end, it was the Grizzlies who made the key plays down the stretch to secure the victory.

Ja Morant led the way for the Grizzlies with 32 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. He was ably supported by Desmond Bane, who added 23 points, and Jaren Jackson Jr., who chipped in with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic had a monster game with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jamal Murray also played well, scoring 24 points and grabbing 7 rebounds.

The game was tied at 111 at the end of regulation, and the Grizzlies took control in overtime. Morant scored the first five points of the extra period, and the Grizzlies never looked back.

Key Stats

• Morant led all scorers with 32 points.
• Jokic had a triple-double with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists.
• The Grizzlies shot 48.5% from the field, while the Nuggets shot 47.0%.
• The Grizzlies outrebounded the Nuggets 48-36.

Impact

The win is a big one for the Grizzlies, who improve to 34-22 on the season. They are now just one game behind the Nuggets for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.

The loss is a tough one for the Nuggets, who fall to 35-19 on the season. They remain in first place in the Western Conference, but their lead is now just one game over the Grizzlies.