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Grizzlies vs Nuggets final: the Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on April 8, 2026 at Ball Arena, Denver.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlies | 33 | 39 | 22 | 25 | 119 |
| Nuggets | 37 | 31 | 39 | 29 | 136 |
Top Performers
Grizzlies
- 27 PTS Cedric Coward
- 7 REB Dariq Whitehead
- 7 AST Jahmai Mashack
Nuggets
- 26 PTS Jamal Murray
- 16 REB Nikola Jokić
- 10 AST Nikola Jokić
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Box Score
Memphis Grizzlies
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Okani G | 32 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 4-7 | 1-4 | -30 |
| Jahmai Mashack G | 32 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-12 | 1-4 | 0-2 | -30 |
| Taylor Hendricks F | 21 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6-8 | 2-3 | 2-2 | +14 |
| Walter Clayton Jr G | 21 | 15 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5-10 | 2-5 | 3-3 | +14 |
| Cedric Coward GF | 21 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10-17 | 3-7 | 4-5 | +14 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dariq Whitehead F | 28 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-10 | 2-10 | 1-2 | -30 |
| Lucas Williamson G | 36 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-12 | 3-8 | 1-1 | -20 |
| Taj Gibson F | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Adama-Alpha Bal G | 38 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-10 | 2-6 | 4-4 | -18 |
Denver Nuggets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Braun G | 26 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-10 | 0-2 | 0-1 | +21 |
| Aaron Gordon F | 22 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +17 |
| Jamal Murray G | 34 | 26 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8-17 | 5-10 | 5-5 | +18 |
| Nikola Jokić C | 31 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 0-1 | 4-5 | +24 |
| Cameron Johnson F | 29 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-12 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonas Valančiūnas C | 12 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6-6 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0 |
| Curtis Jones G | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pickett G | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Zeke Nnaji FC | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Julian Strawther G | 14 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-6 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. GF | 19 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-8 | 0-0 | +13 |
| DaRon Holmes II FC | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0 |
| KJ Simpson F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Bruce Brown GF | 26 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5-7 | 0-1 | 3-5 | +4 |
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Recap
The Nuggets beat the Grizzlies behind a 39-22 third quarter that turned a halftime deficit into a double-digit lead. Denver moved to 52-28 on the season, while Memphis fell to 25-55.
The Grizzlies led 72-68 at halftime after outscoring the Nuggets 39-31 in the second quarter. Denver then won the third by 17 points and went into the fourth up 107-94. The Nuggets also won the boards, 52 to 38.
Jamal Murray led Denver with 26 points, and Nikola Jokić added 16 rebounds and 10 assists. Cedric Coward answered with 27 points for Memphis. The Nuggets shot 53 of 90 from the field, while the Grizzlies made 42 of 92. Denver also had 31 assists to Memphis's 24.
The number to know: 12. The Nuggets turned the ball over twice as often as the Grizzlies, who had 6, and still won by 17.
Team Stats
| Grizzlies | Stat | Nuggets |
|---|---|---|
| 42-92 | Field Goals | 53-90 |
| 45.7% | FG % | 58.9% |
| 19-50 | 3-Pointers | 14-36 |
| 38.0% | 3P % | 38.9% |
| 16-23 | Free Throws | 16-21 |
| 69.6% | FT % | 76.2% |
| 38 | Rebounds | 52 |
| 10 | Off. Rebounds | 9 |
| 24 | Assists | 31 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 6 | Turnovers | 12 |
| 20 | Fouls | 20 |
| 8 | Biggest Lead | 21 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grizzlies | 56.0% | 5.5% | 18.9% | 0.174 |
 Nuggets | 66.7% | 10.8% | 24.3% | 0.178 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, April 8, 20269:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Grizzlies Gray Media (Tennessee Valley SEN) · Nuggets Altitude Sports
- Arena
- Ball ArenaDenver
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Grizzlies vs Nuggets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Grizzlies last 5
- L vs Cavaliers 126-142 Apr 6, 2026
- L @ Bucks 115-131 Apr 5, 2026
- L vs Raptors 96-128 Apr 3, 2026
- L vs Knicks 119-130 Apr 1, 2026
- L vs Suns 105-131 Mar 30, 2026
Nuggets last 5
- W vs Trail Blazers 137-132 Apr 6, 2026
- W vs Spurs 136-134 Apr 4, 2026
- W @ Jazz 130-117 Apr 1, 2026
- W vs Warriors 116-93 Mar 29, 2026
- W vs Jazz 135-129 Mar 27, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 18, 2026 Nuggets @ Grizzlies 118-125
- Feb 11, 2026 Grizzlies @ Nuggets 116-122
- Nov 24, 2025 Nuggets @ Grizzlies 125-115
More NBA Games on Apr 8, 2026
- Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2116
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1122Top: Mitchell 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1120
Orlando Magic1-2132Top: Jr. 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3111
Detroit Pistons3-0137Top: Rollins 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0101
San Antonio Spurs1-2112Top: Avdija 29 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2107
Phoenix Suns1-2112Top: Booker 37 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0128
Los Angeles Clippers1-2110Top: Holmgren 30 PTS, 14 REBBox score ›
That covers Grizzlies vs Nuggets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers Oct 29; Nuggets visit the Pelicans Oct 28.
Grizzlies vs Nuggets FAQs
Who won Grizzlies vs Nuggets on Apr 8, 2026?
The Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Ball Arena in Denver. Jamal Murray led the Nuggets with 26 points.
What are the Grizzlies and Nuggets records?
After this game the Grizzlies were 25-55 and the Nuggets were 52-28 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Grizzlies vs Nuggets?
Cedric Coward scored 27 for the Grizzlies. Jamal Murray scored 26 for the Nuggets.
Who leads the Grizzlies vs Nuggets season series?
The Nuggets lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Grizzlies vs Nuggets game?
The Grizzlies beat the Nuggets 125-118 on Mar 18, 2026 at home.
Where was Grizzlies vs Nuggets played?
At Ball Arena in Denver, the home arena of the Denver Nuggets.
What was the score by quarter in Grizzlies vs Nuggets?
Grizzlies-Nuggets: Q1 33-37, Q2 39-31, Q3 22-39, Q4 25-29.
What is next for the Grizzlies and Nuggets?
Grizzlies visit the Trail Blazers on Thursday, October 29 at 10:00 PM ET; Nuggets visit the Pelicans on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.