Published Nov 23, 6:40pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 23, 6:40pm ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Memphis Grizzlies hosting the Denver Nuggets. Who has the edge in our Grizzlies vs Nuggets pick?
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| Memphis Grizzlies | +5.5 (-111) |
| Denver Nuggets | -5.5 (-114) |
After a five-game losing streak, Memphis has won its last two games, including a 102-96 victory against the Dallas Mavericks.
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The Grizzlies trailed by three points at the break before taking a three-point lead into the fourth quarter. And with the game tied at 96, Memphis concluded the game with a 6-0 run in the final minute on its way to its sixth win of the season.
Santi Aldama put up 20 points, along with eight rebounds and four assists. Cam Spencer led the second unit with 17 points, five assists and four rebounds on 6-for-10 shooting.
The Nuggets recently saw their two-game win streak end with a 128-123 defeat at the hands of the Sacramento Kings.
Denver seemed to be ahead by a comfortable margin (79-66) in the third quarter before watching a double-digit lead turn into a nine-point deficit in the final frame. After Nikola Jokic's 3-pointer got the Nuggets within 123-120, DeMar DeRozan converted a three-point play and hit two free throws, enabling the Kings to hold on for the come-from-behind win.
Jokic was a matchup nightmare for the Kings. He scored 44 points, pulled down 13 rebounds, and handed out seven assists. Jamal Murray added 23 points and nine assists on 3-for-7 shooting from downtown.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
Denver has won eight of the previous 10 meetings in this series and is undefeated in its last five road games. Simply put, the Nuggets are going to emerge victorious.
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Denver Nuggets
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