Grizzlies Look To Build On Three-Game Win Streak
The Memphis Grizzlies play host to the Denver Nuggets, at FedEx Forum on Sunday evening.

This marks the second game of a four-game home stand for the Grizzlies (5-7), which they kicked off with a win over the Jazz on Sunday. The Grizzlies have won three in a row and are 3-4 at home this season. Ja Morant is leading the team with 18.9 points and 6.0 assists per game. Dillon Brooks is averaging 14.2 points, while shooting 39 percent from long range. Jonas Valanciunas is averaging 12.6 points and a team-high 9.3 rebounds per game. The Grizzlies are averaging 26.8 assists per game, which is third most in the league. The Grizzlies are giving up an average of 117.9 points per game, which is sixth most in the league, while they are scoring an average of 109.8 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets (8-3) have won five of their last six games. They have won two straight on the road and are 2-3 on the road this season. The Nuggets are averaging just 104.7 points per game, which is fourth fewest in the league, but are holding their opponents to 101.9 points, which is also fourth fewest in the league. Jamal Murray is the Nuggets' leading scorer, averaging 17.4 points per game. Nikola Jokic is averaging team-high with 9.1 points and 5.8 assists per game. Will Barton is averaging 15.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals per game. The Nuggets do a solid job taking care of the ball, as they are averaging 12.6 turnovers per game, which is third best in the league.
Posted on: 11/16/2019 5:20 PM