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Nuggets Extend Win Streak to 10, Defeat Grizzlies

4/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on April 8, 2026, extending their win streak to ten.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Nuggets rose to 52-28 and remain No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Grizzlies fell to 25-55 and have six straight losses.
Memphis visits Utah while Denver hosts Oklahoma City.

History

Historical Context

The 1976 ABA-NBA merger transformed professional basketball, adding four ABA teams, including the Denver Nuggets, to the NBA. This merger expanded the league from 18 to 22 teams and increased competitiveness. The Nuggets' current success, highlighted by Nikola Jokic's triple-double, underscores the lasting impact of this pivotal moment in basketball history as they pursue playoff glory.

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Story summary

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 136-119 on April 8, 2026, extending their win streak to ten.
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic posted a triple-double with 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Nuggets rose to 52-28 and remain No. 3 seed in the Western Conference.
Grizzlies fell to 25-55 and have six straight losses.
Memphis visits Utah while Denver hosts Oklahoma City.

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