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Murray Ignites Nuggets in Fourth Quarter Thriller
12 Nov
Summary
- Jamal Murray scored 17 fourth-quarter points to secure victory.
- Nikola Jokic contributed 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists.
- Memphis lost four of five games after a strong start.
The Denver Nuggets secured a hard-fought 123-118 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray was the catalyst for Denver, scoring 17 of his game-high 30 points in the decisive fourth quarter.
Nikola Jokic delivered a masterful performance, tallying 27 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. Cameron Johnson provided crucial support, sinking a late 3-pointer that extended the Nuggets' lead and sealed the win.
The Grizzlies mounted a strong challenge, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Ty Jerome and Jaylen Wells each scored 22 points. Despite their efforts, Memphis could not overcome Denver's lead, having lost four of their last five contests.
Memphis rookie Cameron Boozer had an opportunity to tie the game with a 3-pointer in the dying seconds but was unsuccessful. Cedric Coward and Cam Spencer also contributed 15 points each for the Grizzlies.
