Nikola Jokic delivered a flawless performance, going 11 for 11 from the field and 3 for 3 from the line, amassing 26 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Denver Nuggets (23-10) dominated the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies (10-20) with a 142-105 victory.
Jokic’s near-perfect outing marked his 116th regular-season triple-double, ranking fourth in NBA history, just 22 behind Magic Johnson for third place.
Denver’s Aaron Gordon was sidelined due to dog bite injuries, but the Nuggets showcased their depth, led by Jamal Murray’s 23 points and nine assists, securing their sixth consecutive win.
Memphis missed Ja Morant, absent due to illness, ending their four-game winning streak with Morant in the lineup.
Desmond Bane led the Grizzlies with 23 points, but the absence of Morant impacted their performance.
