Jaren Jackson Jr. delivers in Grizzlies win over Nuggets
Memphis Grizzlies teammates De'Anthony Melton (left) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (right) celebrate during action against Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams is fouled by Denver Nuggets defender Nikola Jokic (right) during action on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant drives the lane against Denver Nuggets defender Monte Morris during action on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies defender Kyle Anderson (left) tries to steal the ball from Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. puts up a shot over Denver Nuggets teammates Monte Morris (left) and Nikola Jokic on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies guard Tyus Jones (left) loses the ball while driving the lane against Denver Nuggets defender P.J. Dozier on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies forward Kyle Anderson watches his 3-point shot during play against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant drives the lane against Denver Nuggets defenders Aaron Gordon (left) and Will Barton on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies defender Steven Adams applies defensive pressure to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during action on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Darko Rajakovic (right) watches play against the Denver Nuggets with head coach Taylor Jenkins on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies guard De'Anthony Melton (left) drives the lane against Denver Nuggets defender Michael Porter Jr. on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Memphis Grizzlies defender Steven Adams (left) tries to grab a loose ball in front of Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during action on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Grizzlies fans celebrate after a steal by guard Ja Morant against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, Nov. 3. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian)
Jackson scored 14 points in the second half and carried Memphis while Ja Morant was getting his last rest of the game.
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Drew Hill covers the Memphis Grizzlies and is a top-10 APSE winner. He has worked throughout the South writing about college athletics before landing in Memphis.
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