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Memphis plays Denver in conference matchup

By The Associated Press 1 min read

Denver Nuggets (1-0, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (0-1, 10th in the Western Conference)

Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Denver travels to Memphis for a Western Conference matchup.

Memphis went 51-31 overall, 30-22 in Western Conference action and 35-6 at home during the 2022-23 season. The Grizzlies averaged 116.9 points per game last season, 58.3 in the paint, 17.7 off of turnovers and 18.0 on fast breaks.

Denver went 53-29 overall and 34-18 in Western Conference action during the 2022-23 season. The Nuggets averaged 115.8 points per game while allowing opponents to score 112.5 last season.

INJURIES: Grizzlies: Brandon Clarke: out (achilles), Steven Adams: out for season (knee), Santi Aldama: out (ankle).

Nuggets: Vlatko Cancar: out (knee), Jay Huff: day to day (rib).


The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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