Jokic's 29 points weren't enough to save the Grizzlies from a 125-118 victory over the Nuggets.

2026-03-20 01:14

March 20th - The Grizzlies defeated the Nuggets 125-118. Jerome contributed 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 9 assists, while Prosper added 19 points and 1 rebound. Jokic's 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists weren't enough to secure a win, and Braun had 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

At the start of the game, Jerome hit consecutive three-pointers, leading the Grizzlies on a mini-run. However, the Nuggets responded with Jokic and Braun. At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies led 31-30. In the second quarter, Johnson and Hardaway helped the Nuggets take the lead. At halftime, the score was tied at 60.

After switching sides, the Grizzlies, led by Jerome and Wells, went on a 12-2 run. Although the Nuggets kept closing the gap with Johnson's three-pointers, the Grizzlies maintained their lead. At the end of the third quarter, the Grizzlies led 99-91 . In the final quarter, Jokic narrowed the gap to 2 points. However, the Grizzlies widened the gap again with key scores from Jackson and Prosper. Ultimately, the Grizzlies defeated the Nuggets 125-118 .

Nuggets player statistics

Jokic 29 points, 14 rebounds, 9 assists; Braun 26 points , 7 rebounds , 5 assists; Johnson 20 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Murray 19 points , 8 rebounds, 12 assists; Hardaway 11 points , 2 rebounds , 2 assists; Jones 6 points, 5 rebounds; Valanciunas 4 points , 3 rebounds; Strausser 2 points , 1 assist; Brown 1 point , 1 rebound, 2 assists .

Grizzlies player statistics

Jerome 21 points, 9 rebounds , 9 assists; Prosper 19 points, 1 rebound; Jackson II 16 points , 6 rebounds; Cowward 15 points, 7 rebounds , 1 assist; Hendricks 13 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Wells 11 points , 5 rebounds; Spencer 8 points, 1 rebound; Small 8 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Burton 5 points , 3 rebounds

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