Venue & Timing
Location: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET
Broadcast: Altitude Sports, Bally Sports Southeast, NBA League Pass
Injury Report
Denver Nuggets:
Jamal Murray (hamstring, questionable)
Michael Porter Jr. (back, probable)
Vlatko Čančar (ACL, out for season)
Memphis Grizzlies:
Ja Morant (suspension served, active)
Desmond Bane (ankle, questionable)
Brandon Clarke (Achilles recovery, out)
Marcus Smart (foot, out)
Steven Adams (knee, out for season)
Player Matchups
Nikola Jokić (DEN) vs. Jaren Jackson Jr. (MEM): Jokić is averaging 26.5 PPG, 12.4 RPG, and 9.1 APG, anchoring Denver’s offense. Jackson Jr. provides elite rim protection but struggles against Jokić’s versatility.
Aaron Gordon (DEN) vs. Desmond Bane (MEM): Gordon’s defense and rebounding are critical. If Bane plays, his perimeter shooting is Memphis’ best chance to keep pace.
Jamal Murray (DEN) vs. Ja Morant (MEM): If Murray suits up, this is the marquee backcourt duel. Morant is averaging 24.8 PPG since returning, but Denver’s depth may overwhelm Memphis.
Team Recent Form
Denver Nuggets:
2nd in Western Conference.
Won 5 of last 6, including a 118‑110 win over Phoenix.
Offense ranked 6th (118.2 PPG), defense ranked 8th (111.0 PPG allowed).
Memphis Grizzlies:
12th in Western Conference.
Lost 3 of last 4, including a 122‑105 defeat to Golden State.
Offense ranked 23rd (110.4 PPG), defense ranked 25th (118.9 PPG allowed).
Series History
2024‑25 Season: Nuggets lead series 1‑0 (beat Grizzlies 120‑104 in Denver).
Last Meeting (Nov. 2025): Jokić posted 28 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists in Denver’s win.
Overall: Nuggets lead all‑time series 61‑47.
Betting Trends
Nuggets are 8‑2 ATS in last 10 games.
Grizzlies are 2‑8 ATS in last 10.
Over has hit in 6 of Denver’s last 8 games.
Memphis has lost 5 straight at home by double digits.
Final Score Projection: Denver Nuggets 118, Memphis Grizzlies 107
Game Odds
Denver Nuggets – 8.5
Memphis Grizzlies 232.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, November 23, 2025
