[Game Recap]

Denver Nuggets at Memphis Grizzlies

Jan 25, 2026

Memphis Grizzlies Take Down Denver Nuggets 125-118 in Strong Performance

Game Summary

The Memphis Grizzlies secured a 125-118 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Memphis showcased a robust defensive effort, forcing 19 turnovers from Denver, which contributed significantly to the Nuggets' inability to capitalize on their offensive production. Although Denver had a solid shooting night, their defensive performance fell short, especially in limiting Memphis' three-point shooting, as the Grizzlies made 16 threes at a 32.7% clip.

Top Performers

Ty Jerome led the Grizzlies with 21 points and 9 assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability alongside a strong defensive presence with 9 rebounds. Olivier-Maxence Prosper and GG Jackson provided valuable support, scoring 19 and 16 points, respectively. For the Nuggets, Nikola Jokić was a standout with a double-double of 29 points and 14 rebounds, while Christian Braun added 26 points to the effort.

Odds Recap

The Grizzlies were favored by 5 points and not only won but covered the spread with a 7-point margin. The game total was set at 221.5, which was exceeded, finishing with a total of 243 points.

Prediction Recap

The model accurately predicted the Grizzlies as winners and covered the spread. However, it miscalculated the total, predicting it would go under when it went over by 21 points.

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