February 13th - The Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 122-116. Jokic dominated the game with 26 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists; Murray contributed 23 points and 7 assists, providing crucial offensive support.

In the first quarter, the Nuggets built a 6- point lead. The Grizzlies then intensified their penetration and transition offense, narrowing the gap towards the end of the quarter. At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets led 30-28. In the second quarter, the Nuggets continued their hot streak, extending their lead to 14 points. However, the Grizzlies relied on consecutive scores from Jerome and Wells to stabilize the situation and gradually close the gap. At halftime, the Nuggets maintained a 60-54 lead.

After switching sides, Murray led the Nuggets to extend their lead back to double digits. Jackson II continued to pose a threat inside, helping the Grizzlies stay close. At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets led 93-81. In the final quarter, the Grizzlies launched a tenacious comeback, repeatedly narrowing the gap to single digits. Jokic consistently scored in the paint, firmly controlling the game's tempo. Despite the Grizzlies' continued pressure in the final stages, they were unable to complete a comeback. Ultimately, the Nuggets defeated the Grizzlies 122-116.

Grizzlies player statistics

Jackson II had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Jerome had 19 points , 1 rebound , and 7 assists ; Wells had 17 points and 1 rebound; Prosper had 14 points and 5 rebounds ; Hendricks had 10 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Mashak had 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists; Pippen had 8 points and 3 assists; Anderson had 8 points , 3 rebounds, and 1 assist; Pope had 5 points , 3 rebounds, and 2 assists .

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 26 points , 15 rebounds, 11 assists; Murray 23 points , 6 rebounds , 7 assists; Hardaway 21 points , 3 rebounds; Braun 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists; Strausser 11 points, 1 rebound , 2 assists; Brown 10 points, 3 rebounds , 2 assists; Valanciunas 9 points, 6 rebounds; Johnson 5 points , 4 rebounds , 1 assist; Pickett 3 points, 1 rebound.

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