Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET
Venue: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
TV: ALT / ALT+ (Nuggets), WATN / DAZN-MEM (Grizzlies)
This Western Conference matchup pits a star-driven Nuggets team still finding consistency against a Grizzlies squad that has started strong overall (especially on the road at 5-0) but has struggled at home lately.
Recent Team Forms
Nuggets (5-4): Mixed results, including a recent road loss at Houston (100-110 on Nov. 9) despite strong individual performances. They have shown flashes of their championship pedigree with efficient offense centered on their stars but have been inconsistent on the road and in rebounding at times. Scoring around 113-114 PPG.
Grizzlies (7-3): Strong start highlighted by a perfect 5-0 road record (franchise first to open that way), including a solid 118-102 win at Toronto on Nov. 9. However, they have dropped three straight at home before that road win. High-scoring offense (~118 PPG) with strong rebounding (~48 RPG). Young talent and role players have stepped up.
Memphis looks to snap its home skid; Denver aims to build momentum after the Houston setback.
Injury Reports
Denver Nuggets:
Julian Strawther: Out (left knee sprain)
Core stars (Nikola Jokić, Jamal Murray, etc.) are expected available after recent management listings.
Memphis Grizzlies:
Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out (lumbar disc herniation)
Quinten Post: Out (concussion protocol)
Richie Saunders: Out (right knee surgery)
Isaiah Stewart: Questionable (right knee bone bruise)
Others (e.g., Karim Lopez G League assignment; Jahmai Mashack questionable/G League)
Depth is tested for Memphis in the frontcourt/backcourt.
Current Key Roster / Likely Contributors
Nuggets: Nikola Jokić (~23.1 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 9.1 APG — elite facilitation and double-doubles), Jamal Murray (~25.8 PPG, strong shooting including recent 38-point outing), Christian Braun, Aaron Gordon, Cameron Johnson, DeMar DeRozan (role minutes), and supporting pieces. Offense flows through the Jokić-Murray two-man game.
Grizzlies: Ty Jerome (leading scorer ~26.7 PPG with playmaking), Cameron Boozer (rookie standout ~16.2 PPG, 9.7 RPG, 5.5 APG — versatile forward), Cedric Coward, Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey (rim protection/rebounding), Jerami Grant, and others filling gaps. Strong rebounding and transition potential when healthy.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Nikola Jokić vs. Zach Edey / Isaiah Stewart (if available) / Grizzlies bigs: Jokić’s elite passing, scoring, and IQ against Memphis’ size and physicality. Rebounding and paint control will be decisive.
Jamal Murray vs. Ty Jerome / Grizzlies guards: Scoring and creation battle on the perimeter. Murray’s shooting volume vs. Jerome’s hot start and playmaking.
Aaron Gordon / Christian Braun vs. Cameron Boozer / Jaylen Wells / Cedric Coward: Versatile wings and forwards matching athleticism, defense, and secondary scoring. Boozer’s all-around game as a rookie is a key X-factor.
Overall: Denver’s star power and half-court execution vs. Memphis’ energy, rebounding edge, and home crowd. Turnovers and second-chance points could swing it.
Series History
Recent meetings favor Denver in several contests (e.g., Nuggets wins including a 136-119 home victory in April 2026). Closer games have occurred on the road for Denver. Overall series leans toward the Nuggets in recent years, though Memphis has competed well at times at FedExForum.
Betting Trends
Denver is the road favorite. Memphis has been strong ATS (7-3) while Denver is near even (4-5). Home/road splits and recent scoring trends influence the total. Public/action often leans toward favorites or overs in star-driven games.
Denver’s elite duo of Jokić and Murray should edge a competitive, high-level Western Conference battle. Memphis’ home energy, rebounding, and young contributors (especially Boozer and Jerome) keep it close, but the Nuggets’ experience and half-court efficiency pull out a hard-fought road win. Expect a physical contest with strong individual performances on both sides.
Game Odds
Denver Nuggets – 4
Memphis Grizzlies 230
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
