With the game hanging in the balance, the Denver Nuggets turned to their superstar duo to deliver the goods.
Nikola Jokic and a returning Jamal Murray scored 10 of the Nuggets’ final 12 points that completed a 117-109 comeback victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, Saturday, April 12.
W on the home hardwood 💪#MileHighBasketball | #KeepClimbing
— Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) April 12, 2025
Jokic finished with 26 markers, 16 rebounds, and 12 assists for his 34th triple-double of the season in a critical victory that helped Denver regained solo fourth and inside the West top six.
Nikola Jokic notches the triple-double with his 10th AST of the night!
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2025
We've got a CLOSE one in Denver entering crunch time 🍿
Murray, who played for the first time following a six-game absence with an injured right hamstring, added 15 points including hitting a mid-range jumper that gave the Nuggets a slim 110-108 lead with under four minutes left to play.
Trailing by 5 with under 5 minutes to go, the @nuggets went on a FURIOUS run to secure a massive win 🔥
— NBA (@NBA) April 12, 2025
They scored 14 of the game's final 15 points to stay at West #4 in the crowded Western Conference!
Aaron Gordon uncorked 31 markers to lead Denver in scoring as the 2023 champions are now hold a half-game lead over the fifth-running LA Clippers (48-32).
Meanwhile, Desmond Bane had a 24 while Ja Morant chipped in 21 in a losing effort for Memphis as they dropped 47-34.
The Nuggets will play their final regular season game in Houston against the Rockets (52-28). Meanwhile, the Grizzlies take on the Dallas Mavericks (39-42).
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
