Grizzlies surprise Nuggets with gritty defense late
Published on March 19, 2026.
Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Denver Nuggets 125-118, ending an eight-game losing streak. Ty Jerome scored 21 points, including five 3-pointers, and Taylor Hendricks' defensive play helped secure the victory. The Grizzlies had six scorers in double-figures, with Olivier-Maxence Prosper contributing 19 points and nine rebounds respectively. Hendricks' defense secured the win late in the fourth quarter during a 9-0 Grizzlies run. Nikola Jokic came just one assist short of a triple-double, but was ultimately unsuccessful. The game was a make-up for a January date postponed due to weather.
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