With two games to the end of the regular season, the Denver Nuggets play Memphis Grizzlies, with the two teams still embroiled in qualification for the playoffs. The Nuggets, who snapped a four-game losing skid with their first victory in the post Malone era yesterday, have a little wiggle room with their 48 wins, but their visitors, the Memphis Grizzlies, sitting at a play-in spot with 47 wins have a must-win game. The Grizzlies, who have fumbled the stretch and fallen from as high as third seed have two games to claim an automatic playoff place. The Denver Nuggets, inspired by a healthy Nikola Jokić, are heavy favorites to win the basketball game.
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BASKETBALL: NBA Regular Season
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Date: 12.04.2025 04:00
Denver Nuggets
The post Michael Malone era may have started with an impressive win, but the victory was inpired by the old hands of three-time MVP, Nikola Jokić, who produced his 32nd triple-double of the season to lead the Nuggets past the Sacramento Kings. Jokic, who described Coach Malone's firing as a "heavy day for everyone," delivered a 20 points, 12 rebounds and eleven assists performance to help the Denver Nuggets (48-32, fourth in the Western Conference) snap a four-game skid. Christian Braun scored 25 points, while Aaron Gordon and Michael Porter Jr. each added 21 points as the Nuggets earned an important road victory winning 124-116. Josh Kroenke, the franchise's vice-chairman had decided to sack Malone, the Nuggets’ best performing coach in history, to force changes that would enable the team to make a deep run in the playoffs. Coach Malone had won the 2022/23 championship for Denver.
I texted to him. It was a 10-year relationship, so it was a heavy day for everybody, probably especially for him and his family. But I would say it's part of the business.
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are seventh in the Western Conference standings, even as they are only one game behind their fourth hosts. Memphis (47-33) lost at home 114-125 to playoff-chasing Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday for a first setback in three games. The Grizzlies had been perfect in their three-game road trip, beating the Miami Heat, Detroit Pistons, and Charlotte Hornets. Leading at half time against the Timberwolves, the Grizzlies collapsed in the third, losing the quarter by 27 points. Ja Morant led the Grizzlies with 36 points, Desmond Bane contributed 28, while Jaren Jackson Jr. finished with 23. Memphis was undone by 15 turnovers that led to 23 points for their opponents. New Coach Thomas Iisalo now has two games to clinch the playoffs.
Betting Odds
The Memphis Grizzlies are 3.25 underdogs on Betway, which has the Denver Nuggets at 2.50 to win with a (-10.5) handicap. Bet365 lists the over/under 239.5 at 1.90 odds each. On 1xbet, betting on the first half as the highest scoring half is available at 2.58 odds. Read more here.
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