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Memphis Defeats Denver 108-106 - Recap
Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 22 points leading the Grizzlies to a 108-106 victory over Denver at FedExForum on Wednesday.
Memphis was the ATS victor, as they covered the +1.0-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 216.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Memphis got 18 points from Ja Morant and another 16 points from Desmond Bane. Tyus Jones contributed 7 assists, while Steven Adams cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Denver got 34 points from Nikola Jokic in a losing cause and another 26 points from Will Barton. Will Barton contributed 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Michael Porter Jr. had 11 rebounds.
The Grizzlies hit the break winning 56-55 before taking care of business in the second half.
The rebound battle favored Denver as they grabbed 44 boards, while Memphis only had 36
Memphis heads into a battle against the Wizards. Denver, meanwhile, will have their next action against Houston.