DENVER — — Nikola Jokic had 14 factors, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for his thirty fourth triple-double of the season, and Denver beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on Wednesday night time for the Nuggets’ tenth straight win.
Denver (52-28) elevated its maintain on the No. 3 seed within the Western Conference with its first double-digit profitable streak since getting 15 in a row Feb. 23-March 23, 2013. The Nuggets lead the reeling Los Angeles Lakers by 1 1/2 video games and end the common season with video games towards the highest two groups within the convention.
Jamal Murray scored 26 factors and Jonas Valanciunas had 14 factors in his 1,000th profession sport.
The wins throughout the streak haven’t been straightforward. Memphis wanted to rally from double-digit deficits within the fourth quarter twice, profitable each in time beyond regulation.
Jokic, who leads the NBA in rebounding and assists, already clinched a triple-double common for the second straight season. His help on Cameron Johnson’s layup halfway by way of the third gave him the 198th triple-double of his profession. He did not play within the fourth quarter.
Cedric Coward had 27 factors, for the Grizzlies (25-55), who’ve misplaced six in a row and 18 of 20. Memphis was 19 of fifty from deep two nights after tying an NBA record with 29 made 3-pointers.
The Grizzlies had been on one other scorching tempo when the made 13 of 27 3-pointers within the first half to steer 72-68 however cooled off within the third quarter after going forward by eight.
Denver outscored Memphis 31-13 within the remaining 7:51 of the interval to take management. The Grizzlies obtained inside 9 early within the fourth however the Nuggets opened up a 21-point lead and cruised.
Grizzlies: At Utah on Friday night time.
Nuggets: Host Oklahoma City on Friday night time.
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