DENVER (AP) – Nikola Jokic made history as the third player in NBA history to average a triple-double for a season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 117-109 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Jokic recorded his 34th triple-double with 26 points, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists in the game. His teammate, Jamal Murray, also made an impact in his return from a sprained ankle, contributing 15 points to the win. Aaron Gordon led the Nuggets with 33 points.
The Grizzlies, led by Desmond Bane with 24 points and Ja Morant with 21 points, had a strong first half but ultimately fell short as the Nuggets closed the game on a 14-1 run. With this win, the Nuggets improved to 49-32, positioning themselves for home-court advantage in the Western Conference playoffs, while the Grizzlies dropped to 47-34.
Morant made headlines for his celebration after big plays, causing controversy with his gesture resembling a grenade pull. Meanwhile, Westbrook scored 14 points for the Nuggets.
In the next games, the Grizzlies will host the Dallas Mavericks, while the Nuggets will face the Houston Rockets. The Grizzlies struggled with their 3-point shooting in the first half, going 11 of 31, while the Nuggets only made 1 of 15 attempts. Memphis finished 14 of 43 from beyond the arc, while Denver made 5 of 24. Overall, it was a historic night for Jokic and a crucial win for the Nuggets as they head into the playoffs.
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