The Nuggets roared back after being down by 25 points with 6:36 remaining in the 3rd quarter to defeat the Grizzlies tonight in Memphis 95-92. This marks the largest 2nd half comeback win this season and the largest comeback win by the Nuggets since 11/10/2007, when they defeated the Pacers after trailing by as much as 25 points. Additionally, the Nuggets erased a 19-point halftime deficit, which is the largest halftime deficit the team has overcome to win on the road in franchise history (previous record was 18, done 3 times – most recently on 10/31/08 at LA Clippers). Nikola Jokic led the team with 24 points, 5 rebounds and 4 steals, while Will Barton totaled 20 points (9-15 FG) and 5 rebounds for the Nuggets. Marc Gasol led all scorers with 28 points (11-19 FG), 9 rebounds and 2 blocks for the Grizzlies. With the win, the Nuggets improve to 34-15, while the Grizzlies fall to 20-31 on the season.
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