Jokic's Triple-Double Leads Nuggets to 10th Straight Win

Denver Increases Hold on 3rd Seed in West with Victory Over Struggling Grizzlies

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:04am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the action and energy of a basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes and planes of color representing the players, the ball, and the court.Nikola Jokic's triple-double masterclass powers the Nuggets' surge towards the playoffs, while the Grizzlies' season slips further away.Denver Today

Nikola Jokic recorded his 34th triple-double of the season, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 136-119 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The win was Denver's 10th straight, as they increased their hold on the 3rd seed in the Western Conference. Jamal Murray scored 26 points for the Nuggets, while Jonas Valanciunas had 14 points in his 1,000th career game for the Grizzlies, who have now lost 6 in a row and 18 of their last 20.

Why it matters

The Nuggets' 10-game winning streak has helped them solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race, as they look to secure home-court advantage in the postseason. Meanwhile, the struggling Grizzlies are fading fast and will need to turn things around quickly to avoid finishing the season on a sour note.

The details

Jokic's triple-double, his 198th of his career, included 14 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. He sat out the fourth quarter as the Nuggets pulled away. Denver outscored Memphis 31-13 in the final 7:51 of the third quarter to take control of the game. The Grizzlies, who had 19 3-pointers in the first half, cooled off in the second half and could not mount a comeback.

  • The Nuggets' 10-game winning streak is their longest since getting 15 in a row from Feb. 23-March 23, 2013.
  • This was Jokic's 34th triple-double of the season, as he has already clinched a triple-double average for the second straight year.

The players

Nikola Jokic

The Denver Nuggets' star center, who leads the NBA in rebounding and assists, recorded his 198th career triple-double in the win.

Jamal Murray

The Nuggets' starting point guard scored 26 points to help lead Denver to the victory.

Jonas Valanciunas

The veteran Grizzlies center scored 14 points in his 1,000th career NBA game.

Cedric Coward

The Grizzlies' leading scorer on the night with 27 points, as Memphis struggled to keep up with the Nuggets.

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What’s next

The Nuggets (52-28) will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night as they look to continue their push for a top-3 seed in the Western Conference. The struggling Grizzlies (25-55) will visit the Utah Jazz on Friday, hoping to end their 6-game losing skid.

The takeaway

Nikola Jokic's continued dominance has been a driving force behind the Nuggets' impressive late-season surge, as they solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race. Meanwhile, the Grizzlies' freefall down the standings highlights the need for the team to regroup and find answers before the end of the regular season.