The 9-1 Denver Nuggets try to keep their early season hot streak intact as they take to the road against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies had a down year last year and have an injury-prone veteran core, but they are staying committed to what made them a Western Conference power while they determine their next steps. Memphis doesn’t have the firepower to keep up with Denver, but their hope lies in turning it into an ugly, scrappy game.
Traditionally Denver has struggled in those contests, but the Nuggets have been showing off their new-found commitment on the defensive end and finding enough offense to win - whether through explosions like Jamal Murray’s 48 points against the Celtics or good bench efforts that keep the scoring going when star Nikola Jokic sits.