Denver Nuggets: Keys to the Grizzlies game

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 2: Mason Plumlee
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 2: Mason Plumlee
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hicago Bulls v Memphis GrizzliesMEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 15: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 15, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 932620592
hicago Bulls v Memphis GrizzliesMEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 15: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies shoots a free throw during the game against the Chicago Bulls on March 15, 2018 at FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Joe Murphy/NBAE via Getty Images)Getty ID: 932620592

The Denver Nuggets need to win each of their next three games.  Starting tonight in Memphis (6PM MST).

As the dust has settled from bad wins and tight losses, the Denver Nuggets will be looking to right the ship on the road, having dropped their last two.

The Nuggets have the worst road record among Western Conference contenders at 11-21.  After tonight’s contest, they travel to Miami and then on to Chicago for a matchup with the Bulls.

These three games may be the most important of the season for the Nuggets.  While the Bulls and Heat are not mired in a losing streak like the Grizzlies, both are very winnable situations for the Nuggets.

Before looking too far ahead, let’s take a look at two keys to the Nuggets must-win in Memphis tonight.