April 8, 2026Updated 6:06 pm EDT
The Memphis Grizzlies (25-54) will visit the Denver Nuggets (51-28) after losing eight road games in a row.
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Injury reportsNuggets
Spencer Jones: Out (Hamstring),
Peyton Watson: Out (Hamstring)
Grizzlies
Santi Aldama: Out For Season (Knee),
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Out For Season (Finger),
Scotty Pippen Jr.: Out For Season (Toe),
Olivier-Maxence Prosper: Day-To-Day (Ankle),
Gregory Jackson II: Out (Knee),
Ty Jerome: Out (Ankle),
Cam Spencer: Out (Back),
Jahmai Mashack: Questionable (Concussion),
Javon Small: Out (Thigh),
Zach Edey: Out For Season (Ankle),
Brandon Clarke: Out For Season (Calf),
Jaylen Wells: Out For Season (Toe),
Ja Morant: Out For Season (Elbow)
Stats to know
The 121.8 points per game the Nuggets average are just 1.8 more points than the Grizzlies surrender (120.0).
The Grizzlies put up an average of 115.0 points per game. That’s just 2.0 fewer points than the 117.0 the Nuggets allow.
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