Nikola Jokic made history, becoming the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season in the Denver Nuggets’ 117-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic finished with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists, securing his 34th triple-double of the season. Jamal Murray returned from injury and contributed 15 points, while Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 33 points. Denver improved to 49-32, solidifying their position for home-court advantage in the playoffs, while the Grizzlies fell to 47-34.
Despite a slow start, Memphis was led by Desmond Bane with 24 points and Ja Morant with 21 points. The game saw a late surge from the Nuggets, outscoring the Grizzlies 14-1 in the final six minutes. Murray’s return was highlighted during pregame introductions after a six-game absence.
Key stats include the Grizzlies shooting 14 of 43 from behind the arc compared to Denver’s 5 of 24. The Grizzlies struggled early, making only 11 of 31 three-pointers in the first half.
Up next, the Grizzlies will face the Dallas Mavericks at home, while the Nuggets will travel to Houston to play the Rockets. Despite the Rockets securing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, both teams will look to continue their momentum into the playoffs.
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