In a hard-fought battle at FedExForum, the Memphis Grizzlies fell 125-115 to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, dropping to 6-12 amid mounting injury woes. Without star guard Ja Morant (right calf strain, fourth game missed) and plagued by depleted point guard depth, Memphis struggled early, shooting just 40% in the first half for a 62-54 halftime deficit. Rookie center Zach Edey exited with a head injury, further hampering the frontcourt.
Denver's Jamal Murray erupted for 29 points and eight assists, including clutch threes late. Peyton Watson dazzled with 27 points, 14 in the explosive third quarter. Nikola Jokic notched his 10th triple-double (17 points, 16 assists, 10 rebounds). Despite a gritty rally to 114-108, the Nuggets' 51.2% three-point barrage (22-of-43) sealed it. Jaren Jackson Jr. returned from ankle sprain but couldn't stem the tide.
Next: Memphis Grizzlies vs. New Orleans Pelicans on Wed. 11/26 at 7:00 p.m. on 92.9 FM ESPN
