The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Denver Nuggets 108-102 on Friday night at
FedExForum. The Grizzlies have now dropped their 12th straight game.
Denver outshot the Grizzlies from the field, knocking down 40 field goals on 73
attempts (.548) while Memphis put up 40 on 91 attempts (.440). Denver’s 54.8
percent from the field marks the second-highest field goal percentage by any
Grizzlies opponent at FedExForum this season.
Memphis trailed by 15 points (95-80) with 10:44 remaining in the game before
going on an 11-0 run over the next 2:51 to cut Denver’s lead to four (95-91).
The Grizzlies pulled within two (104-102) before Gary Harris knocked down a
jumper with 59 seconds left on the clock, putting Denver back up by two.
All five Grizzlies starters ended the in double figures. Marc Gasol led the way
with a team-high 22 points (7-17 FG, 3-7 3P, 5-5 FT) and nine rebounds. Jarell
Martin added 16 points (8-12 FG) and seven rebounds. Dillon Brooks posted 13
points (5-11 FG) while Ben McLemore and Mario Chalmers added 12 points apiece.
Harris led all scorers with 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting while Paul Millsap
added 15 points (5-10 FG). Will Barton also finished with 24 points (10-14 FG,
2-5 3P) off the bench. The Nuggets bench outscored Memphis 45-27 in the contest.
The Grizzlies hit the road for a three-game road trip beginning tomorrow night
in Orlando. Memphis will face the Orlando Magic for the second time this season
at 6 p.m. CT. Tune in to FOX Sports Southeast presented by Pinnacle Financial
Partners or listen in on all the action on 92.9 FM ESPN.
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Player: Dillon Brooks
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