On January 22, Beijing time, the 2021-22 NBA regular season continued, with the Denver Nuggets at home against the Memphis Grizzlies. In the end, the Grizzlies beat the Nuggets 122-118.
Quarter Scores: 37-28, 31-35, 30-29, 24-26 (Grizzlies ahead)
In terms of data, on the Grizzlies side, Morant had 38 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, Jackson had 20 points and 5 rebounds, Zaire Williams had 17 points and 5 rebounds, and Melton had 21 points and 9 rebounds. On the Nuggets side, Jokic had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, Barton had 27 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists, Morris had 17 points, Jeff Green had 15 points and 7 rebounds, and Gordon had 16 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists.
After the start of the game, Conchar hit a three-pointer to help the Grizzlies open the scoring. After that, Barton also hit a three-pointer from the outside to help the Nuggets score points. After that, the two teams competed for three points, and the score rose alternately. In the middle of this section, Jackson and Williams successively attacked the inside and succeeded, helping the Grizzlies gain a slight lead. Then, although the Nuggets struggled to chase the points, the Grizzlies responded with three-pointers from the outside, gradually expanding the lead to about 5 points. At the end of the quarter, Culver hit a three-pointer to help the Grizzlies take a 9-point lead. At the end of the quarter, the Grizzlies temporarily led the Nuggets 37-28.
After the start of the second quarter, Nagy hit a three-pointer to help the Nuggets chase points. Since then, the Grizzlies have been hitting on the offensive end one after another, and the Nuggets took the opportunity to score consecutive points. After Jeff Green succeeded in a jumper, the Nuggets narrowed the difference to only 2 points and stopped the Grizzlies directly. After returning from the timeout, the Grizzlies inflicted a series of kills, and then helped the Grizzlies take the lead with free throws. Since then, the scores of the two teams have risen alternately. Although the Nuggets are struggling to chase the points, the Grizzlies have repeatedly responded, and the Grizzlies have maintained a lead of about 5 points. In the middle of this section, Williams and Morantry made a sudden outside shot and scored 5 points in a row, helping the Grizzlies gain a double-digit lead and directly stopping the Nuggets. After coming back from the suspension, the two teams continued their tug-of-war situation. They faced off for three consecutive points on the outside, and then succeeded by storming the inside one after another. The difference between the two teams remained at around 10 points. At the end of this quarter, the Grizzlies suddenly misfired, and the Nuggets scored 7 points in a row, reducing the difference to only 5 points. At the end of this quarter, the Nuggets temporarily led the Grizzlies 68-63.
After the start of the third quarter, Jokic made a strong attack and helped the Nuggets chase points. After that, Morant scored consecutive points to help the Grizzlies maintain their lead. Then, the Nuggets played an 8-0 attack wave, directly overtaking the score and stopping the Grizzlies. After returning from the timeout, Jokic hit a three-pointer to help the Nuggets continue to maintain their lead. Then, Jackson made a layup to help the Grizzlies chase points. The two teams have since fallen into a tug-of-war situation. Although the Grizzlies are struggling to chase the points, the Nuggets have maintained a slight lead. In the second half of this quarter, Melton scored consecutive points to help the Grizzlies tie the score. Then, Gordon made the basket and helped the Nuggets stabilize the situation. At the end of this quarter, the Nuggets suddenly misfired, and the Grizzlies took the opportunity to score consecutive points, hit a wave of 8-0 attacks, took a 6-point lead, and stopped the Nuggets again. At the end of the quarter, the Grizzlies temporarily led the Nuggets 98-92.
After the start of the fourth quarter, Tillman caused damage and helped the Grizzlies score through free throws. After that, although Jackson missed a three-pointer, Williams made a layup and helped the Grizzlies take a double-digit lead. . Then, although the Nuggets struggled to chase the points and narrowed the point difference to single digits for a time, the Grizzlies repeatedly responded and expanded the point difference to double digits again. At the end of this quarter, Gordon hit consecutive three-pointers, helping the Nuggets narrow the difference to only 4 points. Then, Jackson responded with a three-pointer to help the Grizzlies stop the bleeding. With less than 30 seconds left in the game, Barton hit a three-pointer to help the Nuggets narrow the gap to just 4 points. Since then, the Nuggets have resorted to foul tactics, and the Grizzlies have maintained their lead through solid free throws. In the end, the Grizzlies beat the Nuggets 122-118. (pea)
Starting lineup:
Nuggets starting: Jokic, Morris, Barton, Gordon, Jeff Green
Grizzlies starting: Morant, Jaren Jackson, Adams, Konchar, Zaire WilliamsReturn to Sohu, see more
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