Key Takeaways:
- Ty Jerome guided the Memphis Grizzlies to a 125-118 win over the Denver Nuggets, halting an eight-game skid
- Nikola Jokic posted 29 points, 14 rebounds, and 9 assists, but also committed 10 turnovers in the defeat
- Olivier-Maxence Prosper tallied 19 points while GG Jackson contributed 16 as Memphis secured their first win since 1 March
Match Analysis
The Memphis Grizzlies returned to winning ways on Wednesday evening, overcoming the Denver Nuggets 125-118 at home to bring an end to an eight-game losing run. Ty Jerome came close to his maiden NBA triple-double, registering 21 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists, playing a pivotal role in the Grizzlies’ much-needed victory.
Despite being severely short-handed, Memphis (24-44) managed to overcome adversity. The hosts had entered the contest with just three wins in their previous nineteen fixtures but finally secured a triumph, their first since 1 March against Indiana.
N O P L A C E L I K E H O 〽️ E
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— Memphis Grizzlies (@memgrizz) March 19, 2026
Player Performances
Olivier-Maxence Prosper was instrumental alongside Jerome, scoring 19 points, while rookie GG Jackson added a valuable 16 points to the tally. Cedric Coward provided a further boost off the bench, recording 15 points and seven rebounds. Taylor Hendricks was notably impactful with his defensive contributions, coming off the bench to collect 13 points and make six of the Grizzlies’ 12 steals, capitalising on the Nuggets’ turnover issues.
Denver (42-28) saw Nikola Jokic put up a typically dominant line with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and nine assists, although he also had 10 turnovers – just missing out on what would have been his sixth triple-double in the last eight games. Christian Braun delivered 26 points, with Cameron Johnson adding 20. Jamal Murray was highly influential as well, finishing with 19 points, 12 assists, and eight rebounds.
The contest had been rescheduled after the original fixture, set for 25 January, was postponed because of adverse weather conditions.
Statistical Breakdown
| Memphis Grizzlies | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Jerome | 21 | 9 | 9 |
| Olivier-Maxence Prosper | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| GG Jackson | 16 | 6 | 0 |
| Cedric Coward | 15 | 7 | 1 |
| Taylor Hendricks | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Denver Nuggets | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic | 29 | 14 | 9 |
| Christian Braun | 26 | – | – |
| Cameron Johnson | 20 | 6 | 3 |
| Jamal Murray | 19 | 8 | 12 |
Western Conference Implications & Team Updates
This defeat sees Denver remain just behind the Houston Rockets in percentage points for fifth place in the Western Conference, and they now sit a full game adrift of the Minnesota Timberwolves in fourth. The Nuggets had entered the contest on the second night of a back-to-back, having recorded a 124-96 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday evening. Denver were without Aaron Gordon as he managed a hamstring injury.
Ty Jerome and GG Jackson both marked their return to action, having missed Monday night’s 132-107 defeat in Chicago due to injury.
Looking Ahead
- Nuggets: Host the Toronto Raptors on Friday night
- Grizzlies: Host the Boston Celtics on Friday night
