Nuggets top Grizzlies 123-118 behind Murray’s 30

The Denver Nuggets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118, never trailing but needing to withstand a late Memphis rally. Jamal Murray scored 30 points and had eight assists, while Nikola Jokić added 27 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists; Cameron Johnson scored 23, including key points late. Memphis cut the lead to two in the closing minutes, but Denver made crucial plays and free throws to secure the win. The Nuggets have won five of their past seven, while the Grizzlies have lost four of five after opening the season with six straight victories.