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Denver Defeats Memphis 117-109 - Recap
Aaron Gordon went off for 33 points and added 5 rebounds leading Denver to a 117-109 win over Memphis on Friday at Ball Arena.
Bettors who backed the Nuggets were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.0 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 245.5.
Nikola Jokic had 26 points for Denver and Jamal Murray chipped in with 15 points. Nikola Jokic had 13 assists for the Nuggets, while Nikola Jokic was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 16 boards.
The Grizzlies got a 24-point performance from Desmond Bane, who was supported by 21 points from Ja Morant. Scotty Pippen Jr. had 7 assists in a losing cause for Memphis, while Zach Edey grabbed 16 rebounds.
Denver trailed at halftime, 59-53.
Denver won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 52-41.
Denver looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rockets. The Grizzlies will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Dallas.