Grizzlies never trail in convincing win over West-contending Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots ahead of Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris (11) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoots between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Juan Hernangomez, center, struggles to control the ball between Memphis Grizzlies guards John Konchar (46) and Ja Morant (12) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies center Jonas Valanciunas (17) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Denver Nuggets guard Gary Harris (14) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Denver Nuggets forward Will Barton (5) handles the ball against Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks (24) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) drives to the basket against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) and guard Gary Harris (14) Jan. 28, 2020, at FedExForum. (Brandon Dill/AP)
The Grizzlies led the visiting Denver Nuggets buzzer-to-buzzer, the 104-96 win moving the team to within one game of a .500 record for the first time this season.
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