Memphis Grizzlies (47-33, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Denver Nuggets (48-32, fourth in the Western Conference)
Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -7; over/under is 239.5
BOTTOM LINE: Memphis will try to keep its three-game road win streak intact when the Grizzlies face Denver.
The Nuggets are 30-20 in Western Conference games. Denver is 18-8 when it wins the turnover battle and averages 13.6 turnovers per game.
The Grizzlies are 26-23 against conference opponents. Memphis ranks second in the NBA with 47.3 rebounds per game led by Zach Edey averaging 8.2.
The Nuggets average 120.7 points per game, 3.6 more points than the 117.1 the Grizzlies allow. The Grizzlies average 13.9 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.2 fewer makes per game than the Nuggets allow.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nikola Jokic is averaging 29.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 10.2 assists and 1.8 steals for the Nuggets. Michael Porter Jr. is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Desmond Bane is averaging 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Grizzlies. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 21.2 points over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nuggets: 4-6, averaging 119.3 points, 45.0 rebounds, 30.8 assists, 6.9 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 51.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.0 points per game.
Grizzlies: 4-6, averaging 117.5 points, 45.5 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 46.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.3 points.
INJURIES: Nuggets: DaRon Holmes II: out for season (achilles), Jamal Murray: day to day (hamstring).
Grizzlies: Zyon Pullin: day to day (knee), Jaylen Wells: out (wrist), Brandon Clarke: out for season (knee).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
The Associated Press
