The Denver Nuggets probably entered FedExForum on Wednesday thinking they were going to get an easy win against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, the opposite happened, as the Grizzlies defeated the Nuggets 125-118.
The Nuggets suffered their fourth loss in seven games, losing 42–28. Although they still have plenty of chances to find their footing, losing to the Grizzlies, who had only 24 wins before their head-to-head, was unforgivable.
In a video posted by Altitude TV after the game, Denver coach David Edelman expressed regret over his inadequate effort and allowing Memphis to blame no one but himself. control Of the game.
"Really a bad loss for us. I give them (the Grizzlies) credit, they played very fast, they played the way they play. There's no excuse for it. I knew we'd be tired and sloppy to some degree, but it's a long game, a lot of time to get ourselves into the game, and I thought we just waited too long," Edelman said.
After falling behind 39-31 in the third period, the Nuggets tried to rally in the fourth quarter. But the Grizzlies managed to stop them. Edelman explained that playing backwards "is not a good place to be in the NBA."
"The way we played early gave them a lot of confidence, even though it was tied at the half, I don't think we played well," Edelman said.
"A bad loss for us"
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- AltitudeTV (@AlteachTV) 19 March 2026
The Grizzlies played 80% of the game and scored 27 points off the Nuggets' 19 turnovers.
Nikola Jokic had 24 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists and 10 errors. Jamal Murray added 26 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals.
They'll look to bounce back on Friday against the Toronto Raptors.
