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Memphis Defeats Denver 106-97 - Recap
The Grizzlies got a 26-point performance from Ja Morant as Memphis ran past Denver 106-97 on Monday at FedExForum.
The Grizzlies were a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 215.5.
Memphis got 17 points from Tyus Jones and another 12 points from Xavier Tillman. Ja Morant contributed 8 assists, while Kyle Anderson cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.
Denver got 23 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 15 points from Aaron Gordon. Nikola Jokic contributed 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Aaron Gordon had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Memphis were victorious, as the score was 60-58 at the break.
Memphis had a 55-40 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.