nba Game Recap
Recap - Grizzlies Defeat Denver 122-118
The Grizzlies got a 38-point performance from Ja Morant as Memphis handed Denver a 122-118 defeat on Friday at Ball Arena.
Memphis was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog. Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 224.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
De'Anthony Melton had 21 points for Memphis and Jaren Jackson Jr. chipped in with 20 points. Ja Morant had 6 assists for the Grizzlies, while De'Anthony Melton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
The Nuggets got a 27-point performance from Will Barton, who was supported by 26 points from Nikola Jokic. Nikola Jokic had 12 assists in a losing cause for Denver, while Nikola Jokic grabbed 11 rebounds.
Memphis led at halftime, 68-63.
Memphis won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 48-37.
Memphis looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Mavericks. The Nuggets will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Detroit.