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Nuggets vs Grizzlies Final: 122-109 - Recap

Nikola Jokic scored 35 points and chipped in with 16 rebounds for Denver on Thursday, leading the Nuggets to a 122-109 victory over Memphis at Ball Arena.

Denver was the ATS victor, as they covered the -4.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 234.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Aaron Gordon had 22 points for Denver and Bones Hyland chipped in with 16 points. Bones Hyland had 7 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.

Memphis got 14 points from Desmond Bane in a losing cause and another 12 points from Dillon Brooks. Steven Adams contributed 5 assists for the Grizzlies, while Steven Adams had 8 rebounds.

Denver led at halftime, 70-53.

Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-34.

Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Lakers. The Grizzlies will aim to get back on the winning track vs. New Orleans.