Memphis 119, at Denver 136

DENVER (Interstat) — In a game that was statistically improbable from the opening tip, the Denver Nuggets methodically dispatched the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on Wednesday night at Ball Arena, overcoming a blistering offensive start from the visitors with a dominant second-half performance fueled by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double. The most important part of the game was not the final margin, but how Denver weathered an unexpected early storm. The Grizzlies, owners of the league’s second-worst record, erupted for 72 first-half points, shooting with a confidence that belied their standing. Memphis led 33-37 after a frenetic first quarter and took a 72-68… Read more...